Identify the next term in the following sequence of letter clusters.
ADGJ, CFIL, EHKN, ?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Series: ADGJ, CFIL, EHKN, ?
examine the sequence letter by letter.
First letters:
A →C → E
Positions in alphabet: A(1), C(3), E(5)
Pattern: +2 each time.
Next: E(5) + 2 = G(7)
Second letters:
D → F →H
Positions: D(4), F(6), H(8)
Pattern: +2 each time.
Next: H(8) + 2 =J(10)
Third letters:
G → I → K
Positions: G(7), I(9), K(11)
Pattern: +2 each time.
Next: K(11) + 2 = M(13)
Fourth letters:
J → L → N
Positions: J(10), L(12), N(14)
Pattern: +2 each time.
Next: N(14) + 2 = P(16)
So, the missing term is GJMP
Hence, the correct answer is option (1).