USPS Numeric and Alphanumeric Comparison 2

Question 1

Compare the two ZIP+4 codes: 30301-4782 vs 30301-4728. Are they the same or different?

Accepted Answer

Different — last two digits of suffix are transposed

Answer

The suffix digits are 4782 vs 4728 — the 7 and 2 are transposed, making them different.

Question 2

Which pair of tracking numbers is identical?
A) 9400111899223456781234 / 9400111899223456781234
B) 9400111899223456781234 / 9400111899223456718234
C) 9400111899223456781234 / 9400111899223456781243
D) 9400111899223456781234 / 9400111899224456781234

Accepted Answer

A

Answer

Only option A has both tracking numbers exactly identical digit-for-digit.

Question 3

Examine these two PO Box numbers: Box 10047-B vs Box 10047-D. Are they the same or different?

Accepted Answer

Different — the letter suffix differs

Answer

Box 10047-B and Box 10047-D differ in the letter suffix (B vs D), making them different addresses.

Question 4

Compare these two unit numbers: APT 2209C vs APT 2290C. Are they the same or different?

Accepted Answer

Different — the middle two digits are transposed

Answer

2209 vs 2290 — the digits 0 and 9 are swapped in the middle, making them different.

Question 5

Which of the following route numbers contains an error compared to the original '4R-0087-C'?

Accepted Answer

4R-0078-C

Answer

4R-0078-C has the digits 8 and 7 transposed compared to the original 4R-0087-C.

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USPS Numeric and Alphanumeric Comparison 2