Find the Next Triple: OTE, PUF, QVG, RWH, (?) — extend the 3-column forward progression.
Verbal Reasoning
Number Series
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: SXI
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Each position in the triplet advances by +1 through the alphabet. Treat the sequence column-wise to find the next term.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Triplets: O T E, P U F, Q V G, R W H, ?
- Column advances: O→P→Q→R→S; T→U→V→W→X; E→F→G→H→I.
Concept / Approach:Apply +1 to each column simultaneously.
Step-by-Step Solution:First column: O,P,Q,R → next S.Second column: T,U,V,W → next X.Third column: E,F,G,H → next I.Thus the next triple is S X I.
Verification / Alternative check:Uniform +1 shifts across columns ensure a unique continuation.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- SYJ, TXI, SXJ: each breaks at least one column’s +1 rule.
Common Pitfalls:Attempting to read diagonally; the structure is strictly column-wise.
Final Answer:SXI