Find the next letter in the series: M, P, S, V, …
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Find the next letter in the series: M, P, S, V, …
Answer: B. Y — ConceptIn an alphabet series, replace each letter with its position from 1 to 26. A constant difference between consecutive positions defines the pattern;…
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Correct answer: B
Concept
In an alphabet series, replace each letter with its position from 1 to 26. A constant difference between consecutive positions defines the pattern; after 26, counting continues cyclically from 1.
Application
M, P, S, and V have positions 13, 16, 19, and 22.
Each position increases by 3: 13 to 16, 16 to 19, and 19 to 22.
Adding 3 to 22 gives 25, and the 25th letter is Y.
Cross-check
Moving three letters forward each time gives M to P, P to S, S to V, and V to Y, so the same rule holds throughout.
Therefore, the next letter is Y.