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Select the term from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.LDY 1 JGX -3 HJW 9 FMV -27 ?
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Select the term from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.LDY 1 JGX -3 HJW 9 FMV -27 ?

A.

UOD 81

B.

PVD 80

C.

DPU 81

D.

EDP 80

Correct option is C

Given: LDY 1, JGX -3, HJW 9, FMV -27, ?
Logic: 1st letter -2, and 2nd + 3, and 3rd -1, and the digits are multiply by 3.
The first letters of the terms: L, J, H, F, ?
L (12) → J (10) → H (8) → F (6)
Next letter: D (4)
The second letters of the terms: D, G, J, M, ?
D (4) → G (7) → J (10) → M (13)
Next letter: P (16)
The third letters of the terms: Y, X, W, V, ?
Y (25) → X (24) → W (23) → V (22)
Next letter: U (21)
Thus, the missing term should start with DPU.
Identifying the numerical pattern
The given numbers: 1, -3, 9, -27, ?
Observing the pattern: 1 × (-3) = -3, -3 × (-3) = 9, 9 × (-3) = -27
Next number: -27 × (-3) = 81
The missing term should be DPU 81, 
Thus, the correct answer is: (c)  DPU 81.

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