Alphabetic sequence with fixed middle: extend QAR, RAS, SAT, TAU, ____ by advancing the first and last letters by +1 while keeping the central 'A' unchanged.

Verbal Reasoning Letter and Symbol Series Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    UAV
  • B
    UBV
  • C
    TVU
  • D
    TAV
  • E
    UAW

Answer

Correct Answer: UAV

Explanation

The form is (Letter, 'A', Letter) with +1 steps on the outer letters.

  • First letters: Q → R → S → T → U (+1).
  • Second letters: constant 'A'.
  • Third letters: R → S → T → U → V (+1).
Concept/ApproachHold the middle fixed; treat the ends as synchronized forward progressions.Step-by-Step calculationAfter TAU, increment first and last: T→U, U→VUAV.Verification/AlternativeCheck neighbors: SAT → TAU → UAV confirms steady +1 on the ends.Common pitfallsAltering the middle 'A' or reversing the direction on one side.Final AnswerUAV
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