Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way…

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Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster.
JKZI : WXMV :: OWHQ : ?

  1. A.

    BJUD

  2. B.

    UAOC

  3. C.

    PAQV

  4. D.

    LMQG

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Correct answer: A

To solve this analogy, we must identify the relationship between the first pair, JKZI and WXMV, and then apply that same rule to the second pair, OWHQ.

Step-by-Step Pattern Analysis
Let's look at the alphabetical positions of each letter to find the shift pattern:

J (10) to W (23): This is a forward shift of +13.

K (11) to X (24): This is a forward shift of +13.

Z (26) to M (13): This is a backward shift of -13.

I (9) to V (22): This is a forward shift of +13.

Wait, let's re-examine the pattern. Sometimes these analogies use opposite letters (letters equidistant from the ends of the alphabet, like A=Z, B=Y).

J is opposite to Q.

K is opposite to P.

Z is opposite to A.

I is opposite to R.

That doesn't match WXMV. Let's look at the shift again:

J (10) + 13 = 23 (W)

K (11) + 13 = 24 (X)

Z (26) + 13 = 39. 39 - 26 = 13 (M)

I (9) + 13 = 22 (V)

The pattern is a consistent +13 shift for every letter.

Applying the Rule (+13) to OWHQ
O (15) + 13 = 28. Since the alphabet has 26 letters, 28 - 26 = 2. The 2nd letter is B.

W (23) + 13 = 36. 36 - 26 = 10. The 10th letter is J.

H (8) + 13 = 21. The 21st letter is U.

Q (17) + 13 = 30. 30 - 26 = 4. The 4th letter is D.

The resulting cluster is BJUD.

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