Letter Analogy: X is to U as N is to ?
This question tests your ability to recognize patterns in alphabetical sequences. We need to find the relationship between the letters 'X' and 'U' and then apply the same relationship to find the missing letter corresponding to 'N'.
Understanding the Alphabetical Relationship
Let's determine the positions of the letters in the English alphabet:
- X is the 24th letter (\(24^{th}\)).
- U is the 21st letter (\(21^{st}\)).
The difference between the position of X and U is calculated as:
Position of X - Position of U = \(24 - 21 = 3\).
This means that 'U' comes 3 letters before 'X' in the alphabet.
Applying the Pattern to N
Now, we apply the same logic (moving 3 letters backward) to the letter 'N':
- N is the 14th letter (\(14^{th}\)).
To find the corresponding letter, we subtract 3 from the position of N:
Position of N - 3 = \(14 - 3 = 11\).
The 11th letter in the English alphabet is 'K'.
Step-by-Step Solution Summary
Here's a summary of the steps:
- Identify the position of 'X' in the alphabet (24).
- Identify the position of 'U' in the alphabet (21).
- Calculate the difference: \(24 - 21 = 3\). This signifies moving 3 steps backward.
- Identify the position of 'N' in the alphabet (14).
- Apply the backward movement: \(14 - 3 = 11\).
- Identify the letter at the calculated position (11th letter is K).
Therefore, X is to U as N is to K.
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