Find the missing alphanumeric code in P5QR, P4QS, P3QT, ____, P1QV by tracking a countdown digit and an incrementing terminal letter while the initial letters stay fixed.

Verbal Reasoning Letter and Symbol Series Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    P2QU
  • B
    P2QV
  • C
    P2PU
  • D
    P2RU
  • E
    P2QT

Answer

Correct Answer: P2QU

Explanation

Structure: 'P' + digit + 'Q' + trailing letter.

  • First letter: constant 'P'.
  • Digit: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (counting down by 1).
  • Third character: constant 'Q'.
  • Last letter: R, S, T, U, V (+1 each step).
Concept/ApproachDecompose the token and apply independent progressions: numeric countdown; alphabetic +1 on the tail.Step-by-Step calculationNext after P3QT is P2QU with digit 2 and tail advanced from T to U.Verification/AlternativeFinal given term P1QV confirms the countdown to 1 and tail letter V.Common pitfallsIncrementing the digit instead of decrementing or shifting the wrong letter (the Q is fixed).Final AnswerP2QU
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