Select the option that will fill in the blank and complete the given series.
14, 17, 23, 32, 44, ______
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 59.
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Given series: 14, 17, 23, 32, 44, ______ The pattern followed here is: 17 - 14 = 3 = (3 × 1) 23 - 17 = 6 = (3 × 2) 32 - 23 = 9 = (3 × 3) 44 - 32 = 12 = (3 × 4) Thus, we see that the difference between the consecutive terms is the table of 3. |
Therefore, the number that will replace the blank space will be: 44 + (3 × 5) = 44 + 15 = 59 |