Question 42
MediumOriginal questionABC : ZYX :: DEF : ?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Z is the letter opposite A (A is 1st, Z is 26th; ). Likewise B↔Y and C↔X.
Opposites of D, E, F: (W), (V), (U), giving WVU.
Worth noting
UVW has the right letters in the reverse order. XWV is one place off, starting from the opposite of C.
- Concept
- Letter analogy: opposite letters (sum of positions 27)
- Typical timeTypical
- 70 s
- Your timeYours
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