SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 81

SSC CHSL - 16th October 2020 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q81

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

7, 16, 24, 31, 37, ?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e 42.

Understanding

Given series: 7, 16, 24, 31, 37, ?

The series follows the pattern:

7 + 9 = 16

16 + 8 = 24

24 + 7 = 31

31 + 6 = 37

37 + 5 = 42

So the missing term is 42.