A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
CPK, FSN, IVQ, LYT, ?
- AOBY
- BPCX
- CPCY
- DOBW
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let's analyze the progression letter by letter for each triplet group:
1st letter position: C
+3
F
+3
I
+3
L
+3
O
2nd letter position: P
+3
S
+3
V
+3
Y
+3
B (since Y(25)+3=28≡2→B)
3rd letter position: K
+3
N
+3
Q
+3
T
+3
W
Combining these results, the missing term is OBW.
1st letter position: C
+3
F
+3
I
+3
L
+3
O
2nd letter position: P
+3
S
+3
V
+3
Y
+3
B (since Y(25)+3=28≡2→B)
3rd letter position: K
+3
N
+3
Q
+3
T
+3
W
Combining these results, the missing term is OBW.