Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series:
ADEF, AKMA, ARUV, AYCQ,?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. AFKL.
Given series: ADEF, AKMA, ARUV, AYCQ,?
1st letter is the same
D + 7 = K, K + 7 = R, R + 7 = Y, Y + 7 = F
E + 8 = M, M + 8 = U, U + 8 = C, C + 8 = K
F - 5 = A, A - 5 = V, V - 5 = Q, Q - 5 = L