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Analytical Aptitude
GATE 2012
Hard
Given the sequence of terms, AD CG FK JP, the next term is
- OV
- BOW
- CPV
- DPW
Explanation
Track the two letters of each term separately. First letters: A(1), C(3), F(6), J(10) — gaps of +2, +3, +4, so the next gap is +5, giving O(15). Second letters: D(4), G(7), K(11), P(16) — gaps of +3, +4, +5, so the next gap is +6, giving V(22). The next term is OV.
Source: GATE CS 2012 (2012)
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