SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 89

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 31st July 2025 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q89

What comes next: 3, 8, 15, 24, 35, ?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

3, 8, 15, 24, 35, ?

Find the difference:

8 − 3 = 5

15 − 8 = 7

24 − 15 = 9

35 − 24 = 11

Pattern of differences:

5, 7, 9, 11 (consecutive odd numbers)

Next difference = 13

So,

35 + 13 = 48

Correct answer: B) 48