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Which letter-cluster should replace # and % so that the pattern followed is the same?
ACE
DFH
BDF
CEG
ACE
Identify the positional increment pattern (+6, +8, +4) linking the letter-clusters in the analogy pair.
Identify the positional increment pattern (+6, +8, +4) linking the letter-clusters in the analogy pair.
Step 1: Analyze the Transformation Rule
Compare the letters of ACE and GKI. A(1) to G(7) adds 6, C(3) to K(11) adds 8, and E(5) to I(9) adds 4, establishing the transformation rule of (+6, +8, +4).
Step 2: Determine the Missing Cluster (#)
Working backwards or matching the inverse sequence from GKI yields the letter-cluster ACE for position #.
B: DFH follows a different increment sequence. C: BDF uses a standard consecutive sequence instead of the required +6, +8, +4 shift. D: CEG does not satisfy the exact positional mapping to GKI.
A is correct because ACE is the letter-cluster that correctly satisfies the positional transformation pattern when paired with GKI.
Always check both forward and backward positional shifts between corresponding letters to quickly crack coding and analogy questions.