Select the number from among the given options that can…

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

$\frac{1}{205}$ , $\frac{1}{164 }$ , $\frac{1}{123}$ $\frac{1}{82}$ ?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. $\frac{1}{41}$ .

Given series: $\frac{1}{205}$ , $\frac{1}{164 }$ , $\frac{1}{123}$ $\frac{1}{82}$ ?

The series follows this pattern: 41 is subtrated from the denominator.

So, the next term in the series is $\frac{1}{41}$ .

SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 74