Question

Refer to the following letter, number and symbol series and answer the question.

(Left) G B D F H & 8 T % 7 D 4 @ 6 K & 2 R P Q T @ Y # 3 5 E S (Right)

How many such symbols are there in the series which are immediately preceded by a letter and also immediately followed by a number?

• A. One
• B. Four
• C. Three
• D. Two

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Four

There are exactly 4 such symbols in the series that satisfy the condition.

Required Pattern

We need to find groups that match the pattern: [Letter] → [Symbol] → [Number]

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Let's scan every symbol in the given series from left to right:

1. H & 8: Letter ( H ) $\rightarrow$ Symbol ( & ) $\rightarrow$ Number ( 8 ) $\rightarrow$ (Valid)

2. 8 * T: Preceded by a number (8). $\rightarrow$ (Invalid)

3. T % 7: Letter ( T ) $\rightarrow$ Symbol ( % ) $\rightarrow$ Number ( 7 ) $\rightarrow$ (Valid)

4. 4 @ 6: Preceded by a number (4). $\rightarrow$ (Invalid)

5. K & 2: Letter ( K ) $\rightarrow$ Symbol ( & ) $\rightarrow$ Number ( 2 ) $\rightarrow$ (Valid)

6. T @ Y: Followed by a letter (Y). $\rightarrow$ (Invalid)

7. Y # 3: Letter ( Y ) $\rightarrow$ Symbol ( # ) $\rightarrow$ Number ( 3 ) $\rightarrow$ (Valid)

8. E * S: Followed by a letter (S). $\rightarrow$ (Invalid)

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Final Count

The 3 matching segments are:

1. H & 8

2. T % 7

3. K & 2

4. Y # 3