Find the odd mixed-case triple (constant +5, +5 steps): Pick the item that breaks the equal forward steps between letters.
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AMrW
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BChN
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CKpU
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DBgL
Answer
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:
- MrW: M→r (13→18, +5), r→W (18→23, +5) → fits.
- KpU: K→p (11→16, +5), p→U (16→21, +5) → fits.
- BgL: B→g (2→7, +5), g→L (7→12, +5) → fits.
- ChN: C→h (3→8, +5), h→N (8→14, +6) → breaks (second step +6).
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