Select the term that will come next in the following series.
FBA, IGE, LLI, OQM, ?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → RVQ
In a series of letter groups, each position in the group follows its own rule, so the first, second and third letters are checked separately (A = 1, B = 2, …).
First letters F (6), I (9), L (12), O (15): 3 places ahead each time, so next is 18, R
Second letters B (2), G (7), L (12), Q (17): 5 places ahead each time, so next is 22, V
Third letters A (1), E (5), I (9), M (13): 4 places ahead each time, so next is 17, Q