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Refer to the following number and symbol series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only.
How many such numbers are there, each of which is immediately preceded by a symbol and also immediately followed by a symbol?
One
More than two
Two
Zero
Two
Scan the series for numbers and check their immediate left and right neighbors to see if both are symbols.
Scan the series for numbers and check their immediate left and right neighbors to see if both are symbols.
Step 1: Understand the Condition
We need to find numbers in the given series that are immediately preceded by a symbol AND immediately followed by a symbol (Symbol тЖТ Number тЖТ Symbol).
Step 2: Examine All Numbers in the Series
Given series: 7, 8, &, $, &, 2, @, %, 4, 6, 3, ╬й, ┬г, 5, 1, 9, #, *
Step 3: Count the Valid Numbers
Only one number (2) satisfies the given condition. Therefore, the total count is One.
B: 'More than two' is incorrect because only one valid number exists. C: 'Two' is incorrect as there is only one match. D: 'Zero' is incorrect because number 2 meets the condition.
A is correct because exactly one number (2) is immediately preceded by a symbol (&) and followed by a symbol (@).
In similar series questions, always list each target element first, then inspect its immediate left and right neighbors simultaneously to avoid counting errors.