A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
XY, UV, RS, OP, ?
- AKL
- BGH
- CHI
- DLM
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let's look at the first letter of each pair:
X(24)
−3
U(21)
−3
R(18)
−3
O(15)
−3
L(12)
Now, let's look at the second letter of each pair:
Y(25)
−3
V(22)
−3
S(19)
−3
P(16)
−3
M(13)
Thus, the next term in the series is LM.
X(24)
−3
U(21)
−3
R(18)
−3
O(15)
−3
L(12)
Now, let's look at the second letter of each pair:
Y(25)
−3
V(22)
−3
S(19)
−3
P(16)
−3
M(13)
Thus, the next term in the series is LM.