GATE ME 2014 Set 4 — Question 6

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Find the next term in the sequence: 13M, 17Q, 19S,___

Correct answer (C) 23W Solution The sequence consists of a number followed by a letter. Numbers: 13, 17, 19... These are consecutive prime numbers. The next prime number after 19 is 23. Letters: M, Q, S... Position of M = 13 Position of Q = 17 Position of S = 19 The letter's position in the alphabet corresponds to the number preceding it. The 23rd letter of the alphabet is W. Thus, the next term is 23W. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (C) 23W Solution The sequence consists of a number followed by a letter. Numbers: 13, 17, 19... These are consecutive prime numbers. The next prime number after 19 is 23. Letters: M, Q, S... Position of M = 13 Position of Q = 17 Position of S = 19 The letter's position in the alphabet corresponds to the number preceding it. The 23rd letter of the alphabet is W. Thus, the next term is 23W.

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