A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
CG, KO, SW, ΑΕ, ?
- AJN
- BMJ
- CIM
- DJL
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let's track the position of the letters in each term:
First letter of each group:
C(3)
+8
K(11)
K(11)
+8
S(19)
S(19)
+8
A(27 or 1)
A(1)
+8
I(9)
Second letter of each group:
G(7)
+8
O(15)
O(15)
+8
W(23)
W(23)
+8
E(31 or 5)
E(5)
+8
M(13)
Thus, the missing term is IM.
First letter of each group:
C(3)
+8
K(11)
K(11)
+8
S(19)
S(19)
+8
A(27 or 1)
A(1)
+8
I(9)
Second letter of each group:
G(7)
+8
O(15)
O(15)
+8
W(23)
W(23)
+8
E(31 or 5)
E(5)
+8
M(13)
Thus, the missing term is IM.