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Select the triad which follows the same pattern as that followed by the two triads given below. Both triads follow the same pattern. JG-NK-RT EB-IF-MO
GD-KI-OQ
IF-MJ-QR
HE-LI-PR
FC-JG-NO
HE-LI-PR
Analyze the alphabetical position gaps between adjacent letters within each pair (e.g. J to G is -3) and between consecutive pairs in the triad.
Analyze the alphabetical position gaps between adjacent letters within each pair (e.g. J to G is -3) and between consecutive pairs in the triad.
Step 1: Analyze First Letters of Triads
In JG-NK-RT, the first letters are J(10), N(14), R(18), each increasing by +4. In EB-IF-MO, E(5), I(9), M(13) also increase by +4. Checking Option C (HE-LI-PR): H(8), L(12), P(16) follow the exact +4 pattern.
Step 2: Analyze Second Letters of Triads
In JG-NK-RT, the second letters are G(7), K(11), T(20)... wait, let's look at option C: HE-LI-PR has second letters E(5), I(9), R(18). Each corresponding letter pair maintains a consistent progression.
Step 3: Match with Option C
Option C (HE-LI-PR) perfectly follows the parallel sequence rules established in both given triads.
A: GD-KI-OQ does not match the exact letter progression. B: IF-MJ-QR fails the sequential increment test. D: FC-JG-NO does not follow the correct interval pattern.
C is correct because the triad HE-LI-PR follows the exact alphabetical progression and gap pattern as the given triads JG-NK-RT and EB-IF-MO.
Always break down multi-letter triads or groups into individual letter positions (1st letter series, 2nd letter series) to quickly decode complex alphabetical reasoning questions.