Question : Directions: Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
2, 4, 7, 11, 16, 22, ?

Option 1: 31

Option 2: 54

Option 3: 29

Option 4: 28


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: 29


Solution : Given:
2, 4, 7, 11, 16, 22, ?

Add consecutive natural numbers starting from 2, to get the next number –
2 + 2 = 4; 4 + 3 = 7; 7 + 4 = 11; 11 + 5 = 16; 16 + 6 = 22; 22 + 7 = 29

So, the required missing number in the series is 29. Hence, the third option is correct.

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