, Let's output the result directly.

Select the option that relates to the third term in the same way as the second term relates to the first term.

PLANT → NKYMR

SMART → ?

Correct Answer: QLYQR

To solve this letter-analogy problem, we need to determine the rule or pattern used to transform the first word, PLANT, into the second word, NKYMR. Then, we apply that same pattern to the word SMART.

Let's analyze the positional shift of each letter in the alphabet:

1. P → N: Shifted back by 2 positions (P - 2 = N)

2. L → K: Shifted back by 1 position (L - 1 = K)

3. A → Y: Shifted back by 2 positions (A - 2 = Y)

4. N → M: Shifted back by 1 position (N - 1 = M)

5. T → R: Shifted back by 2 positions (T - 2 = R)

The pattern follows an alternating backward shift of -2, -1, -2, -1, -2.

Now, let's apply this exact pattern to SMART:

1. S - 2 = Q

2. M - 1 = L

3. A - 2 = Y

4. R - 1 = Q

5. T - 2 = R

Combining these letters gives us QLYQR.