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Which of the following options should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? JTQ, HRS, FPU, DNW,?
BMZ
ALZ
BLY
ZAL
BLY
Observe the three letters independently: 1st letter decreases by 2, 2nd letter decreases by 2, and 3rd letter increases by 2 in every step.
Observe the three letters independently: 1st letter decreases by 2, 2nd letter decreases by 2, and 3rd letter increases by 2 in every step.
Analyze 1st Letters
J (10) → H (8) → F (6) → D (4) → B (2). Pattern: -2.
Analyze 2nd Letters
T (20) → R (18) → P (16) → N (14) → L (12). Pattern: -2.
Analyze 3rd Letters
Q (17) → S (19) → U (21) → W (23) → Y (25). Pattern: +2.
A: Starts with A, incorrect first letter. B: Ends in Z, incorrect third letter. D: Starts with Z, incorrect first letter.
C is correct because the series follows a consistent logic: 1st and 2nd letters decrease by 2, while the 3rd letter increases by 2, resulting in BLY.
For letter series, always write the numerical rank (A=1, B=2...) above each letter to reveal hidden arithmetic patterns instantly.