Question : Directions: In the following question, a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
EZ, FY, GX, ?
Option 1: HX
Option 2: GW
Option 3: HW
Option 4: XH
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Correct Answer: HW
Solution :
Given:
EZ, FY, GX, ?
Add and subtract 1 alternatively from the place value of each letter of the previous term to obtain the next term in the series –
EZ
→
E + 1 = F; Z
–
1 = Y
→
FY
FY
→
F + 1 = G; Y
–
1 = X
→
GX
GX
→
G + 1 = H; X
–
1 = W
→
HW
So, HW is the missing term in the series. Hence, the third option is correct.
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