GATE ME 2018 Set 2 — Question 3

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Find the missing group of letters in the following series: BC, FGH, LMNO,_____

Correct answer (B) TUVWX Solution Let's analyze the series: 1. BC (2 letters): Starts at 2nd letter (B). Skip 3 letters (D, E). 2. FGH (3 letters): Starts at 6th letter (F). Skip 4 letters (I, J, K). 3. LMNO (4 letters): Starts at 12th letter (L). Skip 5 letters (P, Q, R, S). 4. The next group should have 5 letters and start after skipping 5 letters from 'O'. Skip P, Q, R, S: The next letter is T. So, the next group is TUVWX (5 letters). Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (B) TUVWX Solution Let's analyze the series: 1. BC (2 letters): Starts at 2nd letter (B). Skip 3 letters (D, E). 2. FGH (3 letters): Starts at 6th letter (F). Skip 4 letters (I, J, K). 3. LMNO (4 letters): Starts at 12th letter (L). Skip 5 letters (P, Q, R, S). 4. The next group should have 5 letters and start after skipping 5 letters from 'O'. Skip P, Q, R, S: The next letter is T. So, the next group is TUVWX (5 letters).

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