SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 86

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 24th July 2025 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q86

Which number does not belong?
10, 20, 40, 55

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

Correct Answer: 55

A close look at this series reveals a certain pattern or rule:

10 × 2 = 20

20 × 2 = 40

According to this rule, each subsequent number is double the previous one. If we continue this sequence, the next number should have been:

40 × 2 = 80

Since 55 is after 40 in the series,