Find the best option that best completes the analogy. CAB : EDF :: GIH : ?

Question

Find the best option that best completes the analogy.

CAB : EDF :: GIH : ?

1. A. JKL
2. B. KJI
3. C. ILL (Correct answer)
4. D. JLI

Correct Answer

Option C — ILL

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is ILL.

Key Points

• Compare CAB with EDF position by position:
  • C(3) → E(5) is +2
  • A(1) → D(4) is +3
  • B(2) → F(6) is +4
• Apply the same +2, +3, +4 to GIH:
  • G(7) + 2 = I(9)
  • I(9) + 3 = L(12)
  • H(8) + 4 = L(12)
• The answer is ILL.

Additional Information

• The shift increases by one at each position, so the rule is positional rather than uniform — always check each letter separately before assuming a single constant shift.
• Two different source letters can map to the same target, as I and H both reach L here; a repeated letter in the answer is not a sign of error.
• Converting to numbers makes the +2, +3, +4 progression obvious, whereas working letter by letter conceals it.

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CAB : EDF :: GIH : ?

1. A. JKL
2. B. KJI
3. C. ILL
4. D. JLI