A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
AY, CW, EU, ?
- AGS
- BHS
- CGR
- DHR
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let's observe the pattern of the first and second letters in each pair:
First letter:
A(1)
+2
C(3)
+2
E(5)
+2
G(7)
Second letter:
Y(25)
−2
W(23)
−2
U(21)
−2
S(19)
Combining these gives the next term as GS.
First letter:
A(1)
+2
C(3)
+2
E(5)
+2
G(7)
Second letter:
Y(25)
−2
W(23)
−2
U(21)
−2
S(19)
Combining these gives the next term as GS.