Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
62, 74, 80, 86, 95, ?, 158
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 113.
Given series: 62, 74, 80, 86, 95, ?, 158
The series follows this pattern:
62 + 12 = 74
74 + (12 × 0.5) = 74 + 6 = 80
80 + (6 × 1) = 80 + 6 = 86
86 + (6 × 1.5) = 86 + 9 = 95
95 + (9 × 2) = 95 + 18 = 113
113 + (18 × 2.5) = 113 + 45 = 158
So, the missing term in the series is 113.