SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 77

SSC CHSL - 12 April 2021 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q77

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

56, 56, 54, 162, 158,?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 790.

Understanding

Given series: 56, 56, 54, 162, 158,?

The series follows the pattern:

56 × 1 = 56

56 - 2 = 54

54 × 3 = 162

162 - 4 = 158

158 × 5 = 790

So, the next term in the series is 790.