Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: S
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:Many alphabet sequences are based on increasing step sizes. Here, consecutive jumps grow by 1 each time, and you must continue that progression to find the missing letter before Z.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:Translate letters to indices and compute the deltas between successive terms. If the deltas follow +3, +4, +5, … then you should continue with +6, +7, etc., until reaching Z.
Step-by-Step Solution:
A(1) → D(4): +3D(4) → H(8): +4H(8) → M(13): +5Continue the pattern with +6: 13 + 6 = 19 → S.From S(19), adding the next step +7 gives 26 → Z, matching the final term given.Verification / Alternative check:Differences form a clean arithmetic sequence: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. With S inserted, the pattern brings you perfectly to Z.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:Jumping directly to Z from M without honoring the incremental step-size growth; miscounting letter positions.
Final Answer:S
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