Question : Directions: Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
16, 23, 31, 40, 50, ?

Option 1: 60

Option 2: 62

Option 3: 61

Option 4: 63


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: 61


Solution : Given:
16, 23, 31, 40, 50, ?

Add consecutive numbers starting from 7 in each number to obtain the next number.
16 + 7 = 23; 23 + 8 = 31; 31 + 9 = 40; 40 + 10 = 50; 50 + 11 = 61

So, the missing number is 61. Hence, the third option is correct.

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