Study the following number–symbol series and answer the question. Count from…
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Study the following number–symbol series and answer the question.
Count from left to right only.
(Left) < 5 6 # $ ? 1 5 9 < 5 @ 3 8 9 4 \ 9 $ # # (Right)
How many numbers are immediately preceded by another number and immediately followed by a symbol?
Answer: B. Three — ConceptTo test an item by its immediate neighbours, examine one position at a time and apply every condition to that same position. A number qualifies only…
- A.
None
- B.
Three
- C.
Two
- D.
One
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Correct answer: B
Concept
To test an item by its immediate neighbours, examine one position at a time and apply every condition to that same position.
A number qualifies only when the item immediately before it is also a number and the item immediately after it is a symbol.
Application
Scan the series from left to right and inspect only positions containing numbers.
The number 6 lies between 5 and #, so the local pattern is number–number–symbol.
The number 9 after 5 lies between 5 and <, giving the same local pattern.
The number 4 lies between 9 and \, again giving the same local pattern.
No other number has both required neighbours.
Cross-check
Marking the qualifying triples gives 5–6–#, 5–9–<, and 9–4–\. The three middle entries are distinct, confirming a total of three.
Result
The required count is Three.