Find the next term in the alphanumeric series: C5, D16, G24, L72, S48…

The correct answer is Option (4) → B120

Step 1: Analyze the letters: C → D → G → L → S

Letter positions:
C = 3
D = 4
G = 7
L = 12
S = 19

Differences:
3 → 4 = +1
4 → 7 = +3
7 → 12 = +5
12 → 19 = +7

Pattern: +1, +3, +5, +7 (odd numbers)

Next difference = +9

19 + 9 = 28

Since the alphabet ends at 26, continue from the start: 28 − 26 = 2 → B

Step 2: Analyze the numbers: 5, 16, 24, 72, 48

Pattern alternates:

×3 + 1 → 16
×1.5 → 24
×3 → 72
×(2/3) → 48

Next step follows the ×2.5 pattern equivalent to ×(5/2) seen across the sequence: 48 × 2.5 = 120

Final term

Letter = B
Number = 120

Note: The given answer is marked as per NTA. However, there appears to be a mistake in the question, as no clear and consistent logic can be established to arrive at the given answer. The solution provided above has been “manufactured” merely to arrive at the NTA answer, rather than being derived from a logical and consistent pattern.