Question

Difficulty: HardNumber and Alphabet Series

Which of the following alphanumeric terms logically completes the given sequence?

A2P,D9M,I28J,P65G,A2P, D9M, I28J, P65G, \dots
  1. Y126DY126DAnswer
  2. B
    Z126DZ126D
  3. C
    Y124DY124D
  4. D
    Y126EY126E

Answer

Y126DY126D
The correct term combines three distinct structural rules: the first letter follows perfect square positions (12,22,32,42,52Y1^2, 2^2, 3^2, 4^2, 5^2 \rightarrow Y), the numerical value follows n3+1n^3 + 1 (53+1=1265^3 + 1 = 126), and the last letter decreases by 3 positions (G3=DG - 3 = D), giving Y126DY126D.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the pattern of the first letter in each term
The alphabetical positions are A=1A=1, D=4D=4, I=9I=9, and P=16P=16. These numbers are perfect squares (12,22,32,421^2, 2^2, 3^2, 4^2). The 5th position is 52=255^2 = 25, which corresponds to the letter YY.
Establishing the sequence rule for the first component.
2
Analyze the pattern of the middle number in each term
The numeric values are 2,9,28,652, 9, 28, 65. Expressing them in terms of term position nn: 13+1=21^3 + 1 = 2, 23+1=92^3 + 1 = 9, 33+1=283^3 + 1 = 28, 43+1=654^3 + 1 = 65. For n=5n=5, the value is 53+1=125+1=1265^3 + 1 = 125 + 1 = 126.
Establishing the algebraic relation governing the middle numeric component.
3
Analyze the pattern of the third letter in each term
The alphabetical positions are P=16P=16, M=13M=13, J=10J=10, and G=7G=7. The pattern decreases by 3 each step (3-3). The next position is 73=47 - 3 = 4, which corresponds to the letter DD.
Establishing the reverse linear shift rule for the third component.
4
Combine the three derived components
Combining the first letter (YY), middle number (126126), and final letter (DD) yields Y126DY126D.
Constructing the final term of the series.

Key Concept

Multi-Pattern Alphanumeric Series
Estimated Time:2m 0s
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