Select the letter cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark
(?) in the following series.
CLAY, DIFX, EFKW, FCPV,?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. GZUU.
The series follows this pattern:
CLAY, DIFX, ..., FCPV,?
C + 1 = D; D + 1 = E; E + 1 = F; F + 1 = G
L - 3 = I; I - 3 = F; F - 3 = C; C - 3 = Z
A + 5 = F; F + 5 = K; K + 5 = P; P + 5 = U
Y - 1 = X; X - 1 = W; W - 1 = V; V - 1 = U