SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 79

SSC CHSL - 5 Aug 2021 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q79

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

71, 56, 44, 35, 29, ? 

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 26.

Understanding

Given series: 71, 56, 44, 35, 29, ? 

The series follows the pattern:

71 - 56 = 15

56 - 44 =  12

44 - 35 = 9

35 - 29 = 6

29 - x = 3

x = 26

So the missing term is 26.