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Based on the English alphabetical order, three of the following four letter-cluster pairs are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which pair does not belong to that group? (Note: The odd one out is not based on the number of consonants/vowels or their position in the letter-cluster.)
IM-JL
FJ-GI
QU-RT
LP-MQ
LP-MQ
Look for the difference between the two letters in each pair. Three pairs follow the same numerical difference (distance in alphabet), and one is the odd one out.
Look for the difference between the two letters in each pair. Three pairs follow the same numerical difference (distance in alphabet), and one is the odd one out.
Analyze Alphabetical Positions
Convert each letter to its position (A=1, B=2... Z=26) and check the distance between the two letters in each cluster pair.
Evaluate Patterns
IM: 13-9=4, JL: 12-10=2. FJ: 10-6=4, GI: 9-7=2. QU: 21-17=4, RT: 20-18=2. LP: 16-12=4, MQ: 17-13=4.
Identify Odd One Out
Pairs A, B, and C follow the rule (Difference 4, Difference 2). Pair D has (Difference 4, Difference 4), which deviates from the group pattern.
A: Follows the logic (Diff 4, 2). B: Follows the logic (Diff 4, 2). C: Follows the logic (Diff 4, 2).
D is correct because while the other three pairs consistently follow a pattern of (+4, +2) in their alphabetical positional differences, LP-MQ follows a (+4, +4) pattern.
In letter-cluster analogy questions, always convert letters to their numerical values (A=1, Z=26) first as it reveals hidden mathematical relationships instantly.