Question

E N 3 G # B S 5 A L 9 $ # 7 % U 4 Q K I P 2 @ 8 Y 

How many such consonants are there in the above sequence each of which is immediately followed by a number and immediately preceded by a vowel? 
 

• A. 1
• B. 2
• C. 3
• D. 4
• E. 5

Hint:

To avoid missing elements, underline all the vowels first. Then check if the character to the right is a consonant, and if the one after that is a number.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
We are looking for a specific pattern in the alphanumeric series: Vowel — Consonant — Number.
- Vowels: A, E, I, O, U
- Consonants: B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, Q, R, S, T, V, W, X, Y, Z
- Numbers: 0-9 
Step 2: Key Formula or Approach: 
Scan the sequence specifically looking for consonants, then check their neighbors. 
Step 3: Detailed Explanation: 
Sequence: E N 3 G # B S 5 A L 9 $ # 7 % U 4 Q K I P 2 @ 8 Y
1. N: Preceded by E (Vowel), Followed by 3 (Number). (Match 1: E-N-3)
2. G: Preceded by 3, Followed by #. (No)
3. B: Preceded by #, Followed by S. (No)
4. S: Preceded by B, Followed by 5. (No)
5. L: Preceded by A (Vowel), Followed by 9 (Number). (Match 2: A-L-9)
6. Q: Preceded by 4, Followed by K. (No)
7. K: Preceded by Q, Followed by I. (No)
8. P: Preceded by I (Vowel), Followed by 2 (Number). (Match 3: I-P-2)
Wait, let's re-scan:
- E-N-3 (V-C-N) -> Yes.
- A-L-9 (V-C-N) -> Yes.
- U-4 (U is a vowel, 4 is a number, but no consonant between them).
- I-P-2 (V-C-N) -> Yes. 
Step 4: Final Answer: 
There are 2 or 3 such consonants. Based on the sequence provided, E-N-3 and A-L-9 are clear matches.