Letter Analogy Explained

This question tests your ability to recognize patterns in sequences. It presents a relationship between two letters, 'D' and 'H', and asks you to find the corresponding letter for 'J' based on the same rule.

D and H Relationship Analysis

First, let's find the connection between 'D' and 'H'. We can look at their order in the English alphabet:

• 'D' is the 4^th letter.
• 'H' is the 8^th letter.

The difference between their positions is calculated as follows:

Position of H $ - $ Position of D $ = $ $8 - 4 = 4$

This indicates that the pattern involves moving 4 steps forward in the alphabet from the first letter to reach the second letter.

Applying the J Pattern

Now, we apply this discovered pattern (adding 4 positions) to the letter 'J'.

We start by finding 'J's position in the alphabet:

• 'J' is the 10^th letter.

Next, we add 4 to this position, as per the rule derived from 'D' and 'H':

Position of J $ + $ 4 $ = $ $10 + 4 = 14$

Finally, we determine which letter corresponds to the 14^th position in the alphabet.

The 14^th letter is 'N'.

Final Answer Derivation

Thus, the analogy holds true: 'D' is to 'H' just as 'J' is to 'N'. The relationship is a consistent shift of +4 positions in the alphabet.

The missing letter is N.