SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 82

SSC CGL - 6th June 2019 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q82

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

98, 95, 86, 82, 66, ?, 36

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 61

Given series: 98, 95, 86, 82, 66, ?, 36

98 - 95 = 3, 95 - 86 = 9 (32), 86 - 82 = 4, 82 - 66 = 16 (42), 66 - 5 = 61, 61 - 36 = 25 (52)