SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 155

SSC Stenographer - 17 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q155

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

109, 113, 122, 147,? 
 

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 196.

Given series: 109, 113, 122, 147,? 

The series follows this pattern:

109 + 22 = 113

113 + 32 = 122

122 + 52 = 122 + 25 = 147

147 + 72​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ = 147 + 49 = 196

So, the next term in the series is 196.