A series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
FU, GT, HS, IR, ?
- AJQ
- BKO
- CMN
- DEF
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let us analyze the first and second letters of each term independently:
First letters:
F
+1
G
+1
H
+1
I
+1
J
Second letters:
U
−1
T
−1
S
−1
R
−1
Q
Additionally, each pair consists of opposite letters of the alphabet (6+21=27, 7+20=27, etc.). The next pair following this pattern is JQ.
First letters:
F
+1
G
+1
H
+1
I
+1
J
Second letters:
U
−1
T
−1
S
−1
R
−1
Q
Additionally, each pair consists of opposite letters of the alphabet (6+21=27, 7+20=27, etc.). The next pair following this pattern is JQ.