What letter comes next in the sequence Z, X, U, Q, ...?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. L
- Step 1: Moving backwards through the alphabet, the gaps are 2, 3 and 4 letters: Z (26), X (24), U (21), Q (17). Step 2. The next gap is 5, so the next letter is position 12, which is L. Answer: L. Why not the others: M keeps a gap of 4, N keeps a gap of 3, and K uses a gap of 6.
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