Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
47, 37, 29, 23, 19, ?
Option 1: 15
Option 2: 16
Option 3: 14
Option 4: 17
Answer (1)
4th Jan, 2024
Correct Answer: 17
Solution :
Given:
47, 37, 29, 23, 19, ?
In the above-given series, subtract consecutive even numbers in descending order.
47 – 10 = 37; 37 – 8 = 29; 29 – 6 = 23; 23 – 4 = 19, 19 – 2 = 17
So the missing number of the series is 17. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
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