SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 158

SSC CPO - 11 Nov 2022 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q158

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

25, 29, 36, 49, 71,?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 105.

Given series: 25, 29, 36, 49, 71,?

The series follows this pattern:

25 + [4 + (3 × 0)] = 29

29 + [4 + (3 × 1)] = 36

36 + [7 + (3 × 2)]  = 49

49 + [13 + (3 × 3)] = 49 + 22 = 71

71 + [22 + (3 × 4)] = 71 + 34 = 105

So, the next term in the series is 105.