Question : Directions: In the following question, a series is given, with one number missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
21, 26, 33, 42, 53, ?

Option 1: 56

Option 2: 63

Option 3: 66

Option 4: 69


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: 66


Solution : Given:
21, 26, 33, 42, 53, ?

Add consecutive odd numbers (starting from 5) to the previous number to get the next number of the series –
21 + 5 = 26; 26 + 7 = 33; 33 + 9 = 42; 42 + 11 = 53; 53 + 13 = 66

66 is the missing number. Hence, the third option is correct.

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