GATE EC 2014 Set 3 — Question 6
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Find the next term in the sequence: 7G, 11K, 13M, ___
Correct answer
(B) 17Q
Solution
The sequence follows a pattern where each term consists of a prime number followed by the letter at that numerical position in the alphabet:
1.Number Pattern: The numbers 7, 11, and 13 are consecutive prime numbers. The next prime number after 13 is 17.
2.Letter Pattern: The letters G, K, and M correspond to their positions in the English alphabet:
- G is the letter.
- K is the letter.
- M is the letter.
3.Next Term: For the next prime number, 17, the corresponding letter is the letter of the alphabet, which is Q.
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