Which of the following letter-clusters should replace # and % so that the pattern and relationship followed between the letter-cluster pair on the left side of :: is the same as that on the right side of ::?

#: XAF :: SVA : %

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Which of the following letter-clusters should replace # and % so that the pattern and relationship followed between the letter-cluster pair on the left side of :: is the same as that on the right side of ::?

#: XAF :: SVA : %

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**Solution:**

1. Analyze the given analogy:  
   #: XAF :: SVA : %

2. Break down the letter positions in the alphabet (A=1, B=2, ..., Z=26):

- For XAF:
     - X = 24
     - A = 1
     - F = 6

- For SVA:
     - S = 19
     - V = 22
     - A = 1

3. Observe the relationship between # and XAF:
   - Let's check the difference between letters in # and XAF.

4. Check the options for # and see which fits the pattern:

- Option 2 suggests # = BEJ:
     - B = 2
     - E = 5
     - J = 10

5. Compare # = BEJ and XAF:
   - B (2) to X (24): +22
   - E (5) to A (1): -4 (or +22 modulo 26)
   - J (10) to F (6): -4 (or +22 modulo 26)

This suggests a consistent shift of +22 modulo 26 (since 22 mod 26 = -4 mod 26).

6. Now apply the same shift to SVA to find %:
   - S (19) + 22 = 41 → 41 - 26 = 15 → O
   - V (22) + 22 = 44 → 44 - 26 = 18 → R
   - A (1) + 22 = 23 → W

So, % = ORW

7. Hence, the correct pair is # = BEJ and % = ORW.

**Answer:** Option 2 (# = BEJ, % = ORW)

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