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SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 77

SSC CGL - 24 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q77

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
John was an artist (1)______ profession. He was very (2)______ at his work and could
(3)______ any subject he could think of, but circumstances forced him to (4)______ in
(5)______ the work of renowned artists.

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

68, 3, 63, 3, 57, 9, 50, 15, 42, 33, 33,?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 63.

Given series: 68, 3, 63, 3, 57, 9, 50, 15, 42, 33, 33,?

The series follows the pattern:

68 - 5 = 63

3 × 2 - 3 = 3

63 - 6 = 57

3 × 2 + 3 = 9

57 - 7 = 50

9 × 2 - 3 = 15

50 - 8 = 42

15 × 2 + 3 = 33

42 - 9 = 33

33 × 2 - 3 = 63

So, the next term in the series is 63.