Refer to the following number, symbol series and answer the question. Counting to be done from left to right only. All numbers are single-digit numbers.(Left) $ ^ < 9 * @ \ # ? 2 6 @ 2 \ % ^ & / 2 8 % (Right)How many such symbols are there each of which is immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by another symbol?

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RRB ALP - 2025

Refer to the following number, symbol series and answer the question. Counting to be done from left to right only. All numbers are single-digit numbers.

(Left) $ ^ < 9 * @ \ # ? 2 6 @ 2 \ % ^ & / 2 8 % (Right)

How many such symbols are there each of which is immediately preceded by a number and also immediately followed by another symbol?

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Two

Symbol Series Analysis

This solution analyzes the given number and symbol series to count specific occurrences based on defined criteria.

Series and Definitions

The provided series is:

$ ^ < 9 * @ # ? 2 6 @ 2 \ % ^ & / 2 8 %

For this analysis:

Numbers ($N$) are single digits: 9, 2, 6, 2, 2, 8.
Symbols ($S$) are characters like $, ^, <, *, #, ?, %, &, /. Characters like '@' and '\' are also considered symbols in this context due to their position and the nature of the question.

Identifying the Target Pattern

The question asks for symbols ($S$) that satisfy two conditions:

The symbol must be immediately preceded by a number ($N$).
The symbol must be immediately followed by another symbol ($S$).

The required pattern is therefore $N \rightarrow S \rightarrow S$.

Scanning the Series

We examine the series from left to right to find instances of the $N \rightarrow S \rightarrow S$ pattern:

Consider the sequence $9 * @$: Here, $9$ is a Number ($N$), $*$ is a Symbol ($S$), and $@$ is a Symbol ($S$). This matches the pattern $N \rightarrow S \rightarrow S$. The symbol $*$ is counted.
Consider the sequence $6 @ 2$: Here, $6$ is a Number ($N$), $@$ is a Symbol ($S$), but $2$ is a Number ($N$). This does not match the pattern ($N \rightarrow S \rightarrow N$).
Consider the sequence $2 \ %$: Here, $2$ is a Number ($N$), $\$ is a Symbol ($S$), and $%$ is a Symbol ($S$). This matches the pattern $N \rightarrow S \rightarrow S$. The symbol $\$ is counted.
Consider the sequence $8 %$: Here, $8$ is a Number ($N$), and $%$ is a Symbol ($S$). However, the series ends after $%$, so it is not followed by another symbol. This does not match the pattern ($N \rightarrow S \rightarrow \text{End}$).

Conclusion

Based on the analysis, two symbols ($*$ and $\$) meet the specified criteria.

The total count is Two.

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