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Refer to the given number and symbol series and answer the question that follows. Counting to be done from left to right only.
How many such symbols are there, each of which is immediately preceded by an odd number and also immediately followed by a symbol?
More than two
Two
One
None
Two
Scan for sequences of (Odd Number) тЖТ (Symbol) тЖТ (Symbol). Ignore everything else to save time.
Scan for sequences of (Odd Number) тЖТ (Symbol) тЖТ (Symbol). Ignore everything else to save time.
Analyze the series
The given series is: 9, @, 8, $, 7, &, 3, ╬й, 9, #, 1, *, ┬г, 5, &, %, 4, 6. We look for the pattern: [Odd Number] тЖТ [Symbol] тЖТ [Symbol].
Identify matches
Count the results
The two instances found are: (1, *, ┬г) and (5, &, %). There are exactly two such sequences.
A: 'None' is incorrect as we found two pairs. C: 'One' is incorrect as we found two pairs. D: 'More than two' is incorrect as only two pairs satisfy the condition.
B is correct because the series contains exactly two symbols (the asterisk * and the ampersand &) that are preceded by an odd number and followed by another symbol.
When counting specific patterns in a long string, always use your finger or cursor to physically mark each match to avoid skipping symbols or double-counting.