Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
–1, 0, ?, 8, 15, 24
Option 1: 4
Option 2: 3
Option 3: 2
Option 4: 1
Correct Answer: 3
Solution :
Given:
–1, 0, ?, 8, 15, 24
Add consecutive odd numbers to the previous term to obtain the next term in the series –
–1 + 1 = 0; 0 + 3 = 3; 3 + 5 = 8; 8 + 7 = 15; 15 + 9 = 24
So, 3 is the missing term in the series. Hence, the second option is correct.
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