A series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
AB, GH, MN, ST, ?
- AUT
- BXY
- CZY
- DYZ
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let's examine the pattern of the first letters of each pair:
A
+6
G (1+6=7)
G
+6
M (7+6=13)
M
+6
S (13+6=19)
S
+6
Y (19+6=25)
Now let's look at the second letters of each pair:
B
+6
H (2+6=8)
H
+6
N (8+6=14)
N
+6
T (14+6=20)
T
+6
Z (20+6=26)
Combining them gives YZ.
A
+6
G (1+6=7)
G
+6
M (7+6=13)
M
+6
S (13+6=19)
S
+6
Y (19+6=25)
Now let's look at the second letters of each pair:
B
+6
H (2+6=8)
H
+6
N (8+6=14)
N
+6
T (14+6=20)
T
+6
Z (20+6=26)
Combining them gives YZ.