Job Application Puzzle Goes Viral: Can You Solve This Brain Teaser?

A mind-boggling brain teaser from a job application is challenging people to uncover the logic behind a sequence of letter combinations. The puzzle, shared on Reddit, is intriguing problem-solvers worldwide.

The teaser reads, "Just for fun, answer this." The sequence presented in the teaser is AC, DG, GK, JO, MS. The task is to determine the combination corresponding with P. The Reddit user mentioned the question was on their daughter's job application, adding, "Daughter is applying for a job and they have this in the application. Any ideas?"

Brain Teaser on a job application.
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This puzzle became a hot topic online, with people debating possible solutions.

A Reddit user shared, "First row skips two letters - A (BC) D(EF) G (HI) J. Second row skips three letters - C (DEF) G (HIJ) K (LMN) O (PQR) S. So the answer is W."

Another agreed, saying the answer would be "W."

Someone else said the solution would be "V."

In January this year, 16-year-old Aidan Grainger from Royal Wootton Bassett Academy set the European record for solving the Megaminx, a complex 12-sided puzzle. This accomplishment elevated him to the ninth position globally among Megaminx solvers, as recognized by the World Cube Association (WCA).

The Megaminx, which has 12 faces and 50 moving parts, is significantly more intricate than the classic Rubik's Cube with six sides and 20 movable pieces. Mr Grainger achieved the record during an official WCA competition, which drew over 2 lakh speedcubing enthusiasts from around the world.

"I was proud to achieve this record because it was something I had been working toward for a long time. It was such a joy and relief after so many failed attempts in competitions. I hope to improve further and, one day, break the world record," Mr Grainger shared at the time.