Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
14, 12, 27, 25, 53, 51,?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 105.
Given series: 14, 12, 27, 25, 53, 51,?
The series follows this pattern:
14 - 2 = 12
12 × 2 + 3 = 24 + 3 = 27
27 - 2 = 25
25 × 2 + 3 = 50 + 3 = 53
53 - 2 = 51
51 × 2 + 3 = 102 + 3 = 105
So, the missing term in the series is 105.