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Find the next in the series: Z, X, V, T, R,?
P
O
Q
N
P
Identify the reverse alphabetical sequence by skipping one letter between each term (Z, Y, X, W, V, U, T, S, R, Q, P).
Identify the reverse alphabetical sequence by skipping one letter between each term (Z, Y, X, W, V, U, T, S, R, Q, P).
Mapping Alphabetical Positions
Map each letter to its position: Z=26, X=24, V=22, T=20, R=18.
Identifying the Constant Difference
Observe the pattern: 26 - 2 = 24 (X), 24 - 2 = 22 (V), 22 - 2 = 20 (T), 20 - 2 = 18 (R).
Calculating the Next Term
Apply the rule -2 to the last term: 18 - 2 = 16. The 16th letter of the alphabet is P.
B: O is the 15th letter, which would follow if the gap was 3 instead of 2. C: Q is the 17th letter, which is one position before R. D: N is the 14th letter, corresponding to 18-4, which is not the pattern.
A is correct because the series follows a consistent decrement of 2 positions in the English alphabet (Z тЖТ X тЖТ V тЖТ T тЖТ R тЖТ P).
For any letter series, always write down the numerical position (A=1, Z=26) to instantly spot arithmetic patterns.