In the following question, a series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct term to complete the sequence.
A, K, S, Y, C, ?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The pattern followed in the given series is based on the alphabetical positional values:
• A (1) + 10 = K (11)
• K (11) + 8 = S (19)
• S (19) + 6 = Y (25)
• Y (25) + 4 = 29 → C (3)
The difference between consecutive letters decreases by 2 each time (+10, +8, +6, +4, +2).
Therefore, the next term is:
C (3) + 2 = 5 → E
Hence, the correct option is (B).