SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 78

SSC CHSL - 20th October 2020 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q78

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

2, 3, 6, 15, ? , 157.5, 630

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e 45.

Understanding

Given series: 2, 3, 6, 15,? , 157.5, 630

The series follows the pattern:

2 × 1.5 = 3

3 × 2 = 6

6 × 2.5 = 15

15 × 3 = 45

45 × 3.5 = 157.5

157.5 × 4 = 630

The next term in the series is 15 × 3 = 45.

So the missing term is 45.