Which of the options will replace the question mark?
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In pattern recognition and coding-decoding questions, always establish the rule from the given examples first. If your decoded answer is not among the options, double-check your logic. If you are confident in your logic, be aware that the question itself might be flawed, which is not uncommon in competitive exams.
Step 1: Understanding the Question
The question presents a sequence of words (TEA, EAT, ATE) and a corresponding set of symbols for each. We need to decipher the code and find the word that corresponds to the final set of symbols. Step 2: Key Formula or Approach: Decoding the Pattern
The symbols used are dots (`·`), dashes (`–`), and vertical bars (`|`). By observing the first three examples, we can deduce that the symbols represent the letters in standard Morse code, and the vertical bar is likely a separator.
Let's establish the Morse code for the letters involved:
T = `–` (a single dash)
E = `·` (a single dot)
A = `·–` (a dot followed by a dash)
Let's verify this with the given examples:
For TEA, the symbols are `–` for T, `·` for E, and `·–` for A. The image shows these symbols.
For EAT, the symbols are `·` for E, `·–` for A, and `–` for T.
For ATE, the symbols are `·–` for A, `–` for T, and `·` for E.
The pattern is consistent with standard Morse code. Step 3: Detailed Explanation: Applying the Code
Now, we must apply this rule to the final symbol sequence, which is `– – – – – –`.
Since we have established that `–` represents the letter T, a sequence of six dashes directly translates to the letter 'T' repeated six times.
\[
\text{Decoded Word} = \text{TTTTTT}
\]
Step 4: Final Answer
The logical answer derived from the pattern is TTTTTT.
