A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
FCP, HYV, JUB, ?, NMN
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Given Series: FCP, HYV, JUB, ?, NMN
The first letters are:
F (6th ), H (8th), J (10th), ? , N (14th)
Pattern: +2 each time.
F → H → J → L → N
So, the missing first letter is L.
The second letters are:
C (3rd), Y (25th), U (21st), ? , M (13th)
Pattern: -4 each time.
C (3) → Y (25) → U (21) → Q (17) → M (13)
So, the missing second letter is Q.
The third letters are:
P (16th), V (22nd), B (2nd), ? , N (14th)
Pattern: +6 each time (wrapping around after Z).
P (16) → V (22) → B (2) → H (8) → N (14)
So, the missing third letter is H.
Therefore, the missing term is LQH.
Hence, the correct answer is option (1).