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Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?
SVGQ, OCWD, ?, GQCD, CXSQ

  1. A
    LQJM
  2. B
    KCMS
  3. C
    KJMQ
  4. D
    LDCP

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let's observe the pattern of shifts between corresponding letters of successive clusters:
1st letter: S (19) → O (15) → K (11) → G (7) → C (3) [-4 steps]

2nd letter: V (22) → C (3≡29) → J (10) → Q (17) → X (24) [+7 steps]

3rd letter: G (7) → W (23) → M (13) → C (3≡29) → S (19) [-10 steps or +16 steps]

Let's calculate: 7−10=−3≡23 (W).

23−10=13 (M).

13−10=3 (C).

3−10=−7≡19 (S).

Thus, the constant shift is −10 steps.

4th letter: Q (17) → D (4≡30) → Q (17) → D (4≡30) → Q (17)

Here, the letters alternate: Q → D → Q → D → Q.

Combining the derived letters gives KJMQ.

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Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) to complete the given series?
SVGQ, OCWD, ?, GQCD, CXSQ
A
LQJM
B
KCMS
C
KJMQ
D
LDCP

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