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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? EGK, HJN, KMQ, NPT,?
SQW
QWS
QSW
SWQ
QSW
Observe the first, second, and third letters of each triplet independently. Each letter follows a +3 alphabetical progression sequence.
Observe the first, second, and third letters of each triplet independently. Each letter follows a +3 alphabetical progression sequence.
Analyze 1st Letters
The first letters are E(5), H(8), K(11), N(14). Following the +3 pattern, N(14) + 3 = 17, which is Q.
Analyze 2nd Letters
The second letters are G(7), J(10), M(13), P(16). Following the +3 pattern, P(16) + 3 = 19, which is S.
Analyze 3rd Letters
The third letters are K(11), N(14), Q(17), T(20). Following the +3 pattern, T(20) + 3 = 23, which is W.
A: Incorrect as it does not follow the +3 pattern. B: Incorrect sequence of letters. D: Incorrect, letters are out of the established +3 logic order.
C is correct because the series follows a consistent +3 pattern for each position: E+3=H, G+3=J, K+3=N, resulting in the triplet QSW.
For triplet series, always decompose the problem into three separate parallel series. It prevents mixing up the logic and significantly increases speed.