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 : ?
- A.
BJUD
- B.
UAOC
- C.
PAQV
- 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.