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Alphabetical Analogy Solution
This question tests the ability to identify a pattern in a sequence of letters and apply it to find the missing letter. We need to figure out the relationship between 'B' and 'E' and then apply the same type of relationship starting from 'D'.
Step-by-Step Solution
- Identify Alphabetical Positions: First, let's find the position of each letter in the English alphabet: A=1, B=2, C=3, D=4, E=5, F=6, G=7, H=8, I=9, J=10, ...
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Analyze the First Pair (B to E):
- 'B' is the 2nd letter.
- 'E' is the 5th letter.
- The difference in positions is $5 - 2 = 3$. This means 'E' is 3 positions after 'B'.
- Identify the Pattern: The relationship between B and E involves moving 3 steps forward in the alphabet (B + 3 letters = E). Let's assume the relationship follows a pattern where the step increases.
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Analyze the Second Pair (D to ?):
- 'D' is the 4th letter.
- We need to find the letter that follows a similar pattern. If the step increases by 1 from the first pair, the step for the second pair would be $3 + 1 = 4$.
- So, we need to find the letter that is 4 positions after 'D'.
- Calculate the position: $4 + 4 = 8$.
- Find the Resulting Letter: The 8th letter in the alphabet is 'H'.
Therefore, the sequence is B (2) is to E (5) as D (4) is to H (8).
| Letter | Position | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| B | 2 | $5 - 2 = 3$ |
| E | 5 | |
| D | 4 | $8 - 4 = 4$ (Increased by 1) |
| H | 8 |
The pattern is that the gap between the letters increases by one for each subsequent pair.
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