SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 95

SSC CGL - 10th June 2019 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q95

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

16, 24, 36, ?, 81

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer is option 2 i.e. 54

Concept

Application

Pattern:

Next term = Previous term × 1.5

16, 24, 36, ?, 81

Here,

16 × 1.5 = 24

24 × 1.5 = 36

Next term = 36 × 1.5 = 54