SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 87

SSC CGL - 18 July 2023 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q87

Which number should replace the question mark (?) in the following number series?

49, 54, 44, 59, ?, 64, 34

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 39.

 

Given series: 49, 54, 44, 59, ?, 64, 34

The logic used here : Double series

First : 49, 44, ?, 34

Difference of 5

49 - 5 = 44

44 - 5 = 39

39 - 5 = 34

Second 

Addition of 5

54 + 5 = 59

59 + 5 = 64

The missing term in the series is 39.

Hence, the correct answer is 39.