SSC CPO 2020 PYQ — Question 167

SSC CPO - 25 Nov 2020 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q167

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

8, 13, 23, 43,?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e 83​​​​​​.

Given series: 8, 13, 23, 43,?

The series follows the pattern:

8 + 5 = 13

13 + 10 = 23

23 + 20 = 43

43 + 40 = 83 

So, the next term in the series is 83.