SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 73

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 1st August 2025 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q73

Identify the next number in the series: 5, 9, 14, 20,?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

9 − 5 = 4

14 − 9 = 5

20 − 14 = 6

Difference order: 4, 5, 6 → next 7

Now:

20 + 7 = 27

Correct answer: 27