Which letter comes next in the series A, D, H, M, S, ... ?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Z
- Step 1: Convert to positions: 1, 4, 8, 13, 19. Step 2. The gaps are 3, 4, 5, 6, so the gaps grow by 1 each time and the next gap is 7. Step 3. 19 + 7 = 26, which is Z. Answer: Z. Why not the others: A: This is one place too far on. Y: This is one place too far back. B: This is two places too far on.
Practise more Codes, letters and word patterns.
Free questions with an explanation for every one, and full timed Independent School Entrance (ISEB Pre-Test and 11+ CEM style) mock tests.
More Codes, letters and word patterns questions
- In a code, BAND is written as EDQG. How is FISH written in the same code?
- In a code, MILK is written as RNQP. How is TEAM written in the same code?
- In a code, PLUM is written as RNWO. How is GRAPE written in the same code?
- In a code, RAIN is written as VEMR. How is STORM written in the same code?
- In a code, DESK is written as KLZR. How is CHAIR written in the same code?
- In a code, TOWN is written as ZUCT. How is VILLAGE written in the same code?