Refer to the following number and symbol series and answer the following question. Counting is to be done from left to right only.

(Left) 6 $ < 8 1 ^ 3 * 2 @ 7 # 4 & 5 % @ 9 (Right)

If all the symbols are dropped from the series, which of the following will be the fifth from right?​

Given: (Left) 6 $ < 8 1 ^ 3 * 2 @ 7 # 4 & 5 % @ 9 (Right)

Logic: Drop all the symbols from the series, the series becomes:

6 8 1 3 2 7 4 5 9

So, the fifth element from the right is 2.

Thus, the correct answer is (a).