Matrix
Matrix
A matrix is a structured arrangement of numbers, letters, or objects
organized in rows and columns. This arrangement is used to analyze
the pattern, relationship, and sequence to solve problems. In this
section, the candidates are asked to identify the rule or pattern
using clues provided in a grid or matrix format. These problems
typically involve matching numbers to words, characters, or
attributes based on their positions across multiple grids.
A matrix is a grid-like structure, often 2x2, 3x3, 4x4, or 5x5, etc..
Let’s Understand the row and column of the matrix (3x3):
➡️Components of Matrix Problems:
1.Matrix:
○ In these problems, a matrix is typically a table containing
letters (or other items) arranged in rows and columns.
○ Each matrix has numbered rows and columns. In the
example question, there are two matrices, Matrix-I and
Matrix-II.
● Matrix-I: The rows are numbered from 0 to 4, and the columns
are also numbered from 0 to 4.
Matrix-I
0 1 2 3 4
0 Z O D W X
1 G M N H V
2 E O Y K T
3 D G W L R
4 A E U N K
● Matrix-II: The rows are numbered from 5 to 9, and the
columns from 5 to 9.
Matrix-II
5 6 7 8 9
5 A V X T U
6 K M O R S
7 L R Z A D
8 F H J L N
9 U J Q V X
2. Clues:
● The matrices contain letters that are mapped to sets of
coordinates.
● A letter from these matrices can be represented by its row
number followed by its column number.
● For example, in Matrix-I, if a letter is in row 3 and column 2, it
would be represented as (32).
● Similarly, in Matrix-II, if a letter is in row 7 and column 8, it is
represented as (78).
3. Objective:
● In this type of question, you are provided with a word (like
"RANK") and asked to find the corresponding set of numbers
by locating each letter in both Matrix-I and Matrix-II. The task
is to identify one valid pair of coordinates for each letter from
either matrix.
Example Question Breakdown: "RANK"
You are given two matrices, Matrix-I and Matrix-II. Each letter of
the word "RANK" can be found in both matrices, and you need to
find the coordinates (row and column numbers) for each letter in
both matrices.
🪜Step-by-Step Process:
1. Understanding the matrices:
● Matrix-I: 5 rows (0 to 4) and 5 columns (0 to 4), where each cell
contains a letter.
● Matrix-II: 5 rows (5 to 9) and 5 columns (5 to 9), also
containing letters.
2. Locate the letters in both matrices:
● For "R":
○ In Matrix-I, "R" is found in row 3 and column 4. So, one
possible representation of "R" is (34).
○ In Matrix-II, "R" is found in row 6 and column 8. So,
another representation of "R" is (68).
● For "A":
○ In Matrix-I, "A" is located in row 4 and column 1. So, one
representation of "A" is (41).
○ In Matrix-II, "A" is located in row 5 and column 5.
Another representation of "A" is (55).
● For "N":
○ In Matrix-I, "N" is found in row 1 and column 2. So, one
possible representation of "N" is (12).
○ In Matrix-II, "N" is found in row 8 and column 9. Another
representation of "N" is (89).
● For "K":
○ In Matrix-I, "K" is found in row 2 and column 3. So, one
possible representation of "K" is (23).
○ In Matrix-II, "K" is found in row 6 and column 5. Another
representation of "K" is (65).
3. Form the set of numbers:
You now have two possible pairs of coordinates for each letter in the
word "RANK":
● R: (34) or (68)
● A: (41) or (55)
● N: (12) or (89)
● K: (23) or (65)
4. Possible combinations:
To form the final answer, you must create valid combinations by
selecting one set of coordinates for each letter. For example, some
combinations would be:
● (34, 41, 12, 23)
● (68, 55, 89, 65)
You can use any combination of one set of numbers for each letter
from Matrix-I or Matrix-II. Depending on the choices in the answer
options, you would choose the correct combination.
NOTE: Row is always written first, after that Column, like (34),
where 3 represents Row and 4 represents Column.
🫱Let’s take One question to understand:
Q) A word is represented by only a set of numbers as given in any
one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives
are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given
two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from
0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from
these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its
column, for example, ‘J’ can be represented by 21, 14, etc., and ‘P’
can be represented by 95, 86, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the
set for the word ‘LITE’.
Matrix II
5 6 7 8 9
5 T W W Q T
6 R O X X Z
7 X S Z Z T
8 Z P W P V
9 P V N T R
Matrix I
0 1 2 3 4
0 C C F C H
1 F G G C J
2 L J F L J
3 B E M L M
4 H M D I M
Options:
1) 14, 97, 42, 78
2) 22, 77, 22, 58
3) 24, 79, 12, 56
4) 20, 43, 55, 31
Explanation:
Applying the logic as given in the table to each option, we get
1) 14, 97, 42, 78 => J, N, D, Z
2) 22, 77, 22, 58 => F, Z, F, Q
3) 24, 79, 12, 56 => J, T, G, W
4) 20, 43, 55, 31 => L, I, T, E
Hence, the correct answer is ‘20, 43, 55, 31’.
⚡Points to remember:
● Be observant of patterns and rules.
● Familiarize yourself with the positions of letters in the alphabet.
● Practice jumbled letter problems to improve your anagram
skills.