Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: n m m n
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:This is a block-based letter series built from n and m only. Each visible chunk shows a pattern of two letters and their counts (e.g., n m m n). The aim is to select the next 4-letter block that keeps the evolving order without breaking the count symmetry.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:Observe that the chunks cycle by shifting the leading letter toward the back while preserving the 2n/2m composition: nmmn → mmnn → mnnm → (back to) nmmn. Hence the appropriate next block is again nmmn.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Identify the 3rd visible chunk: mnnm.Apply the same rotation used earlier to return to the first chunk.Therefore the next block is nmmn.Verification / Alternative check:Listing the cycle explicitly: nmmn → mmnn → mnnm → nmmn … confirms the 4-term loop.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:Mistaking any 2n/2m permutation as valid; the sequence also encodes order/rotation, not just counts.
Final Answer:n m m n
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