Question

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. GEA, IJH, KOO, MTV ?

• A. OYC
• B. OYD
• C. OYB
• D. PZD

Answer 1

Answer:

A. OYC

Analyze each position in the letter cluster separately.

Given series:

GEA, IJH, KOO, MTV, ?

• 1st letters: G, I, K, M

  • Positions: 7, 9, 11, 13

  • Pattern: +2

  • Next = O

• 2nd letters: E, J, O, T

  • Positions: 5, 10, 15, 20

  • Pattern: +5

  • Next = Y

• 3rd letters: A, H, O, V

  • Positions: 1, 8, 15, 22

  • Pattern: +7

  • Next = (22 + 7 = 29), which wraps around the alphabet:

    • (29 - 26 = 3) → C

Therefore, the missing letter cluster is:

$\boxed{\text{OYC}}$

Answer: OYC