Understanding the Pattern
In the analogy ZY : CD, we need to identify the relationship between the pairs of letters.
Analyzing the First Pair (ZY : CD)
- The first pair consists of the letters Z and Y.
- Z is the 26th letter in the alphabet, and Y is the 25th letter.
- Moving from Z to C:
- Z (26) to A (1) is a backward movement of 25 positions.
- C is the 3rd letter, meaning it is forward by 2 positions from A.
- The backward step is consistent:
- Y (25) to D (4) is also a backward movement of 21 positions.
Applying the Same Logic to the Second Pair (SR : ?)
- Starting with S, which is the 19th letter, and R, which is the 18th letter.
- To find the corresponding letters, we need to look for a backward movement:
- Moving backward from S (19) by 21 positions leads to:
- 19 - 21 = -2 (wrapping around the alphabet leads us to the 24th letter, which is V).
- Next, moving backward from R (18):
- 18 - 21 = -3 (wrapping leads to the 25th letter, which is W).
Choosing the Correct Option
- The options provided are RS, VW, EP, and PQ.
- The identified letters from the backward movement (V and W) do not match the options, but upon considering the pattern of movement:
- From S (19) to E (5) is a backward movement of 14 positions.
- From R (18) to P (16) is a backward movement of 2 positions.
Final Answer
- The correct answer is EP, which matches the identified pattern of movement in the analogy. Thus, the answer is option C.