Which of the given options will occupy the blank space in the series? B, DE,…
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Which of the given options will occupy the blank space in the series?
B, DE, HIJ, ____________, VWXYZ
Answer: A. NOPQ — ConceptIn alphabet-series problems, inspect both the rule within each block and the transition from one block to the next. The block length and the number of…
- A.
NOPQ
- B.
NOPQR
- C.
OPQR
- D.
MNOPQ
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Correct answer: A
Concept
In alphabet-series problems, inspect both the rule within each block and the transition from one block to the next.
The block length and the number of letters skipped between successive blocks may increase in a regular pattern.
Application
B is a block of 1 letter; the next 1 letter, C, is skipped.
DE is a block of 2 letters; the next 2 letters, F and G, are skipped.
HIJ is a block of 3 letters; the next 3 letters, K, L and M, are skipped.
The missing block must therefore contain the next 4 letters, N, O, P and Q, giving NOPQ.
After NOPQ, the next 4 letters R, S, T and U are skipped, leaving VWXYZ as the following block of 5 letters.
Cross-check
The block lengths are 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, while the skipped runs have lengths 1, 2, 3 and 4. Both patterns agree on NOPQ.
Therefore, the missing term is NOPQ.