SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 85

SSC CHSL - 10th July 2019 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q85

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

12, 22, 42, 72, ?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 112

Understanding Application

Multiples of 10 are added to consecutive terms:

12, 22, 42, 72

12 + 10 = 22

22 + 20 = 42

42 + 30 = 72

Hence,

Next term = 72 + 40 = 112