Question

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order ? CEA GIE KMI OQM ?

• A. SUQ
• B. RUQ
• C. USQ
• D. SVQ

Answer 1

Answer:

A. SUQ

Let’s look at each position separately using alphabetical positions:

Series: CEA, GIE, KMI, OQM, ?

First letters:

C(3), G(7), K(11), O(15) → pattern +4
Next: 15 + 4 = 19 → S

Second letters:

E(5), I(9), M(13), Q(17) → pattern +4
Next: 17 + 4 = 21 → U

Third letters:

A(1), E(5), I(9), M(13) → pattern +4
Next: 13 + 4 = 17 → Q

Answer: SUQ