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.
FOX: FPY:: JAR:?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Use letter values:
F(6) O(15) X(24) → F(6) P(16) Y(25)
Pattern:
F → F (0)
O → P (+1)
X → Y (+1)
Rule:
1st letter same, next two letters +1
Apply to JAR
J(10) A(1) R(18)
J → J
A → B (+1)
R → S (+1)
Hence, the correct answer is option 2.