Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.
TRN
The question asks us to find the term that is related to 'GIM' in the same way that 'XTP' is related to 'CGK'. This is a type of analogy question often found in logical reasoning or verbal ability tests. We need to identify the relationship between the first pair ('CGK' and 'XTP') and then apply that same relationship to the third term ('GIM') to find the fourth term.
Let's look at the letters in 'CGK' and 'XTP' and their positions in the English alphabet. A=1, B=2, C=3, and so on, up to Z=26.
| Term 1 (CGK) | Position | Term 2 (XTP) | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 3 | X | 24 |
| G | 7 | T | 20 |
| K | 11 | P | 16 |
Now let's examine the relationship between the corresponding letters:
It appears that each letter in 'CGK' is replaced by the letter that is its "alphabetical opposite", meaning the sum of their positions is 27. This is a common pattern in letter-based analogies.
Now, let's apply the same "alphabetical opposite" rule to the letters in 'GIM'. We need to find the letter whose position, when added to the position of each letter in 'GIM', sums up to 27.
| Term 3 (GIM) | Position | Required Sum | Opposite Letter Position | Opposite Letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 7 | 27 | $27 - 7 = 20$ | T (20th letter) |
| I | 9 | 27 | $27 - 9 = 18$ | R (18th letter) |
| M | 13 | 27 | $27 - 13 = 14$ | N (14th letter) |
Following this logic, the letters G, I, and M correspond to T, R, and N respectively.
Therefore, 'GIM' is related to 'TRN'.
Let's check our derived term 'TRN' against the given options:
Our calculated term 'TRN' matches option 4.
The relationship between the first pair of terms (CGK and XTP) is that each letter in the first term is replaced by its alphabetical opposite to form the second term. Applying this same relationship to the third term (GIM) gives us TRN.
The final answer is $\boxed{TRN}$.
| Concept | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabetical Position | Assigning a number to each letter based on its order (A=1, B=2, ... Z=26). | D is 4th, P is 16th. |
| Alphabetical Opposite | A pair of letters whose positions sum up to 27. | A & Z (1+26=27), B & Y (2+25=27), C & X (3+24=27), etc. |
| Forward/Backward Step | Moving a fixed number of steps forward or backward in the alphabet. | A to D is +3 steps (D is 3 letters after A). |
| Skipping Letters | Patterns based on skipping a fixed number of letters (e.g., A, C, E skips one letter). | A, C, E, G ... |
Letter series and analogy questions are common in competitive exams. They test your ability to identify patterns based on the English alphabet. Here are some tips for solving them:
Understanding letter positions and practicing various types of letter-based puzzles will help you solve these questions quickly and accurately.
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