Select the option that can replace the question mark (?) in the following…
2024
Select the option that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
FM61, EK58, DI55, CG52, ?
- A.
BE49
- B.
CE46
- C.
CD44
- D.
BF48
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Correct answer: A
To find the missing term in the series FM61, EK58, DI55, CG52, ?, we need to break down the pattern into three parts: the first letter, the second letter, and the number.
Pattern Analysis
First Letter: F → E → D → C → ?
The letters are decreasing by 1 position in the alphabet.
The next letter after C is B.
Second Letter: M → K → I → G → ?
The letters are decreasing by 2 positions (skipping one letter).
M (13) → K (11) → I (9) → G (7).
The next letter (7 - 2 = 5) is E.
Numbers: 61 → 58 → 55 → 52 → ?
The numbers are decreasing by 3.
52 - 3 = 49.
Combining these, the next term is BE49.