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What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series based on the English alphabetical order? NTZ, LRX, JPV, HNT, ?
GLR
GLN
FMR
FLR
FLR
Calculate the difference between the letters of consecutive terms; each position follows a consistent subtraction of 2 letters (Backward pattern).
Calculate the difference between the letters of consecutive terms; each position follows a consistent subtraction of 2 letters (Backward pattern).
Analyze the first letter position
N(14), L(12), J(10), H(8). The pattern is -2 for every term. Following H(8) - 2 = 6, which is F.
Analyze the second letter position
T(20), P(16), N(14)? Wait, let's re-verify: N(14) → L(12) → J(10) → H(8) → F(6). Middle letters: T(20) → R(18) → P(16) → N(14). The pattern is -2. Following N(14) - 2 = 12, which is L.
Analyze the third letter position
Z(26), X(24), V(22), T(20). The pattern is -2. Following T(20) - 2 = 18, which is R.
A: GLR starts with G instead of F, B: GLN ends with N instead of R, C: FMR has M as the middle letter instead of L.
D is correct because the series follows a consistent -2, -2, -2 pattern for each of the three positions in the cluster, resulting in F, L, and R.
For alphabetical series, always convert letters to their numerical positions (A=1, Z=26) first to identify patterns faster.