Math Problem Statement

Identify the missing term in the sequence: ACD, EEF, IGH, ..., UKC. The options are (A) OMN, (B) UIJ, (C) OIJ, (D) OLJ.

Solution

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Problem 28:

The sequence given is: ACD, EEF, IGH, ..., UKC

We are asked to find the missing term in the sequence. The options are: (A) OMN
(B) UIJ
(C) OIJ
(D) OLJ

Step-by-step Solution:

  1. First letters in each group:

    • A → E → I → ?
      • The sequence increases by 4 letters: A (+4) = E, E (+4) = I.
      • The next letter after I is I (+4) = M.
  2. Second letters in each group:

    • C → E → G → ?
      • The sequence increases by 2 letters: C (+2) = E, E (+2) = G.
      • The next letter after G is G (+2) = I.
  3. Third letters in each group:

    • D → F → H → ?
      • The sequence increases by 2 letters: D (+2) = F, F (+2) = H.
      • The next letter after H is H (+2) = J.

Missing group: MIJ

Checking the options, none of the options directly match MIJ, so the closest logical sequence might need manual context verification.

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Questions for practice:

  1. How do patterns in letter sequences differ from numeric ones?
  2. What are common strategies for finding missing terms in sequences?
  3. Can letter patterns involve non-linear steps? Provide examples.
  4. What happens when overlapping patterns for letters are combined?
  5. How does this sequence differ from a numerical Fibonacci sequence?

Tip: Always check the change between adjacent terms (in letters or numbers) to identify a consistent pattern.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Letter sequences
Pattern recognition

Formulas

Incremental letter positioning using alphabetical order

Theorems

None

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8