Find the missing term in the series: AB, CDE, FGHI, JKLMN, ?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Given series:
AB, CDE, FGHI, JKLMN, ?
Pattern:
Number of letters increasing:
AB → 2 letters
CDE → 3 letters
FGHI → 4 letters
JKLMN → 5 letters
Next → 6 letters
Also, letters are in continuous alphabetical order:
A, B → C, D, E → F, G, H, I → J, K, L, M, N
Next starts from O
So, Next term → OPQRST
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.