Select the term from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
PJ 16, SM 25, VP 36, YS 49, ?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. BV 64.
Given series: PJ 16, SM 25, VP 36, YS 49, ?
P + 3 = S; S + 3 = V; V + 3 = Y; Y + 3 = B
J + 3 = M; M + 3 = P; P + 3 = S; S + 3 = V
42 = 16; 52 = 25; 62 = 36; 72 = 49; 82 = 64