SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 87

SSC MTS Previous Year - 02 August 2019 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q87

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

16, 20, 29, 45, 70, ?
 

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 106

Understanding Application
Squares of consecutive numbers starting with 2 are added in consecutive terms.

16, 20, 29, 45, 70, ?

16 + 4 = 20

20 + 9 = 29

29 + 16 = 45

45 + 25 = 70

70 + 36 = 106

Hence, 106 is the next term.