Analogy (letter→number): D × H : 4 × 8 :: M × Q : ____. Map letters to positions (A=1 … Z=26).
Verbal Reasoning
Analogy
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
Answer
Correct Answer: 13x17
Explanation
Introduction / Context:Convert letters to ordinal positions and keep the same multiplication-format mapping.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- D=4, H=8 → 4×8.
- M=13, Q=17 → ?
Concept / Approach:Directly map M→13 and Q→17, preserving the shown pattern.
Step-by-Step Solution:M = 13; Q = 17 → “13x17”.
Verification / Alternative check:Alphabet indices confirm.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:They use wrong indices.
Common Pitfalls:Off-by-one errors in letter indexing.
Final Answer:13x17.