Four of the following five are alike in a certain way and hence form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?
A. BRIGHT: DSJHF
B. CUSTOM: EVTUM
C. FLIGHT: HMJHF
D. CHANCE: EIBOA
E. STRONG: VUQPR
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Check Pattern:
BRIGHT → DSJHF
B(2)→D(4) = +2
R(18)→S(19) = +1
I(9)→J(10) = +1
G(7)→H(8) = +1
H(8)→F(6) = −2
Pattern: +2, +1, +1, +1, +2.
All pairs follow the pattern except STRONG: VUQPR.
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.