SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 85

SSC CHSL - 5th July 2019 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q85

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

16, 18, 21, 26, 33, ?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 44

Understanding Application

The series follows the addition of consecutive prime numbers.

16 + 2 = 18

18 + 3 = 21

21 + 5 = 26

26 + 7 = 33

Hence, the next number will be:

33 + 11 = 44