SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 82

SSC GD Constable (English) - 12 Feb 2019 Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q82

Which number will follow next in the given number series?

3, 16, 29, 42,?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 55.

Understanding

Given series: 3, 16, 29, 42,?

The logic used here is:

3 + 13 = 16

16 + 13 = 29

29 + 13 = 42

42 + 13 = 55

The next term in the series is 55.

Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.