In each of the following question, a pair of words (letter sequences) is given on the left-hand side of the double colon (::), which follows a certain alphabetical pattern. Identify the logic in the first pair and apply the same logic to the third word to find the correct corresponding word from the options.
LIP : OHR :: JAR : ?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Solve with letter values (A=1, B=2, … Z=26):
Given:
LIP → OHR
L (12) → O (15) → +3
I (9) → H (8) → –1
P (16) → R (18) → +2
Pattern:
+3, –1, +2
Apply to JAR:
J (10) → M (13) → +3
A (1) → Z (26) → –1
R (18) → T (20) → +2
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.