Aptitude - Odd Man Out and Series - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Odd Man Out and Series - Missing No. (Q.No. 11)
Directions to Solve
Insert the missing number.
11.
5, 10, 13, 26, 29, 58, 61, (....)
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Numbers are alternatively multiplied by 2 and increased by 3.
So, the missing number = 61 x 2 = 122.
Discussion:
11 comments Page 2 of 2.
Ajesh said:
1 decade ago
Explanation from my end : Why the answer cant be 114.
Since the alternate numbers difference is 5,3,13,3,29,3 ..
In these diffenences the alternate numbers have differences as 5-13 = 8, 13-29=16, so the next difference can be 24. So 24+29=53.
So 61+53= 114.
Since the alternate numbers difference is 5,3,13,3,29,3 ..
In these diffenences the alternate numbers have differences as 5-13 = 8, 13-29=16, so the next difference can be 24. So 24+29=53.
So 61+53= 114.
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