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 : ?

Answer: A. BJUDTo 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.…

  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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