Question

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series: HLPT, HOUA, HRZH, HUEO, ?

• A. HXJV
• B. HXIT
• C. HWJT
• D. HVKU

Answer 1

Answer:

A. HXJV

Consider each position in the letter cluster separately.

Series:

HLPT, HOUA, HRZH, HUEO, ?

1st letter

H, H, H, H → constant

Next = H

2nd letter

L, O, R, U

Positions: 12, 15, 18, 21

Pattern: +3

Next: 21 + 3 = 24 → X

3rd letter

P, U, Z, E

Positions: 16, 21, 26, 5

Pattern: +5 (wrapping after Z)

Next: 5 + 5 = 10 → J

4th letter

T, A, H, O

Positions: 20, 1, 8, 15

Pattern: +7 (wrapping after Z)

Next: 15 + 7 = 22 → V

Final Answer:

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