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Complete the series: Z, X, V, T, R, ?
P
Q
O
N
P
Look at the reverse alphabetical positions; each term decreases by 2 positions from the previous letter.
Look at the reverse alphabetical positions; each term decreases by 2 positions from the previous letter.
Identify Letter Positions
Convert each letter to its position in the English alphabet: Z = 26, X = 24, V = 22, T = 20, and R = 18.
Determine the Pattern
Observe the difference between consecutive terms: 26 to 24 is minus 2, 24 to 22 is minus 2, 22 to 20 is minus 2, and 20 to 18 is minus 2.
Calculate the Missing Term
Subtract 2 from the position of R (18): 18 minus 2 equals 16, which corresponds to the letter P.
B: Q is incorrect because it corresponds to position 17. C: O is incorrect because it corresponds to position 15. D: N is incorrect because it corresponds to position 14.
A is correct because the series follows a consistent backward decrement of 2 positions, leading from R (18) to P (16).
For letter series questions, converting letters to their numerical positions (1 to 26) instantly reveals hidden arithmetic patterns.