Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
5, 8, ?, 23, 35, 50, 68
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 14
Given series: 5, 8, ?, 23, 35, 50, 68
The series follows this pattern:
5 + 3 = 8
8 + (3 × 2) = 8 + 6 = 14
14 + (3 × 3) = 14 + 9 = 23
23 + (3 × 4) = 23 + 12 = 35
35 + (3 × 5) = 35 + 15 = 50
50 + (3 × 6) = 50 + 18 = 68
So, the missing term in the series is 14.