SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 98

SSC CHSL - 15 April 2021 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q98

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

1, 6, 25, 76, ?, 154

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 153.

Understanding

Given series: 1, 6, 25, 76, ?, 154

The series follows the pattern:

1 × 5 + 1 = 6

6 × 4 + 1 = 25  

25 × 3  + 1 = 76

76 × 2  + 1 = 153

153 × 1 + 1 = 154 

So, the missing term in the series is 153.