Question

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. GBD, JFJ, MJP, PNV ?

• A. VHA
• B. SRB
• C. SRF
• D. UHS

Answer 1

Answer:

B. SRB

Pattern Analysis of the Letter-Cluster Series

• The series follows a logical progression where each position in the triplet (first, second, and third letter) changes independently according to a specific arithmetic rule.

Step-by-Step Breakdown:

• First Letter Progression: The first letters of the clusters are G (7), J (10), M (13), and P (16). Each term increases by 3: 7+3=10, 10+3=13, 13+3=16. Applying this rule to the final term, 16+3 = 19, which corresponds to S.

• Second Letter Progression: The second letters are B (2), F (6), J (10), and N (14). Each term increases by 4: 2+4=6, 6+4=10, 10+4=14. Applying this rule to the final term, 14+4 = 18, which corresponds to R.

• Third Letter Progression: The third letters are D (4), J (10), P (16), and V (22). Each term increases by 6: 4+6=10, 10+6=16, 16+6=22. Applying this rule to the final term, 22+6 = 28. Since there are 26 letters in the alphabet, 28 - 26 = 2, which corresponds to B.

Conclusion:

• Combining the results (S, R, B), the final cluster is SRB.