series completion verbal reasoning questions

Directions to Solve

Choose the correct alternative that will continue the same pattern and replace the question mark in the given series.

21.

4, 10, ?, 82, 244, 730
A.     24    B.     28
C.     77    D.     218
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Each number in the series is 2 less than thrice the preceding number.

So, missing number = (10 x 3) – 2 = 28.

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22.

1, 5, 13,25,41,?
A.     51    B.     57
C.     61    D.     63
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The pattern is + 4, + 8, + 12, + 16……

So, missing term = 41 + 20 = 61.

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23.

325, 259, 204, 160, 127, 105, ?
A.     94    B.     96
C.     98    D.     100
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

The pattern is – 66, – 55, – 44, – 33, – 22, …..

So, missing term = 105 – 11 = 94.

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24.

4, 7, 12, 19, 28, ?
A.     30    B.     36
C.     39    D.     49
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The pattern is + 3, + 5, + 7, + 9, …..

So, missing term = 28 + 11 = 39.

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25.

5760, 960, ?, 48, 16, 8
A.     120    B.     160
C.     192    D.     240
Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The pattern is ÷ 6, ÷ 5, ÷ 4, ÷ 3, ÷ 2.

So, missing term = 960 – 5 = 192.