Question

Refer to the given letter and symbol series and answer the question that follows.

(Left) K ∈ T X @ * D X ¥ & J % Z Y $ & # S & S F o G ^ (Right)

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

• A. 2
• B. 3
• C. 4
• D. 1

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 3

There are 3 symbols in the series that are immediately preceded by a letter and also immediately followed by a letter.

We need to find groups that fit the pattern: Letter $\rightarrow$ Symbol (Target) $\rightarrow$ Letter

Let's check the sequence carefully from left to right to identify the matches:

1. X @ * $\rightarrow$ No (followed by a symbol, not a letter).

2. X ¥ & $\rightarrow$ No (followed by a symbol, not a letter).

3. ¥ & J $\rightarrow$ No

4. X @ * $\rightarrow$ No.

5. * D X $\rightarrow$ No.

6. J % Z $\rightarrow$ Match 1: The symbol % is preceded by letter J and followed by letter Z.

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8. & # S $\rightarrow$ No (preceded by a symbol).

9. S & S $\rightarrow$ Match 2: The symbol & is preceded by letter S and followed by letter S.

10. F ø G Match 3$\rightarrow$where ø is a symbol/bullet marker between the letters F and G

1. J % Z $\rightarrow$ Match 1

2. S & S $\rightarrow$ Match 2

3. F ø G $\rightarrow$ Match 3