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.
41, 43, 47, 53, ?
Option 1: 59
Option 2: 63
Option 3: 61
Option 4: 65
Correct Answer: 61
Solution :
Given:
41, 43, 47, 53, ?
Add even numbers from 2 onwards to the previous term to get the next term of the series –
41 + 2 = 43; 43 + 4 = 47; 47 + 6 = 53; 53 + 8 = 61
So, the missing number of the series is 61. Hence, the third option is correct.
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