Observe the pattern and select the next term in the sequence: SSSSS, SSRSS, SRQRS, RQPQR
Correct answer: D. QPOPQ
- A. RQDQR
- B. QRORQ
- C. RQPOPQR
- D. QPOPQ
Explanation
Let's analyze the given sequence:SSSSSSSRSSSRQRSRQPQRIt appears that each term is formed by taking the previous term and replacing one letter with the next letter in the alphabet. Starting with 'S', we have 'S' -> 'R' -> 'Q', and so on.So, to find the next term in the sequence, we'll continue this pattern:RQPQRQPOPQThe correct option is:D. QPOPQ
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