What comes next in the series -
5 : 26 :: 6 : ?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
5 : 26 :: 6 : ?
Just as
5 → 26
26 = 5² + 1 = 25 + 1
By the same rule:
6 → 6² + 1 = 36 + 1 = 37
So the correct answer is: 37
SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 28th July 2025 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q79
What comes next in the series -
5 : 26 :: 6 : ?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
5 : 26 :: 6 : ?
Just as
5 → 26
26 = 5² + 1 = 25 + 1
By the same rule:
6 → 6² + 1 = 36 + 1 = 37
So the correct answer is: 37