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.
12, 8, 14, 6, 16, ?
Option 1: 18
Option 2: 32
Option 3: 5
Option 4: 4
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Correct Answer: 4
Solution :
Given:
12, 8, 14, 6, 16, ?
Here, add 2 to the odd place digits→12, 14, 16
12 + 2 = 14, 14 + 2 = 16
And, subtract 2 from the even place digits→8, 6, ?
8 – 2 = 6, 6 – 2 = 4
So, the missing number is 4. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
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