Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: ChN
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:Case (upper/lower) can distract from the underlying arithmetic. By mapping letters to indices regardless of case, we can test whether a constant forward step (e.g., +5) is applied twice in succession.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:Ignore case; compute numerical differences only. The outlier is the only triple whose second step is not +5.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Convert each letter to its A=1…Z=26 index.2) Compute both steps.3) Flag the item with a non-+5 second step: “ChN”.Verification / Alternative check:Visual alignment on an alphabet ruler shows equal spacing for three items and a wider final gap for the outlier.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:They maintain +5 spacing consistently.
Common Pitfalls:Do not treat case changes as separate alphabets; the index positions are identical.
Final Answer:ChN
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