Logical Reasoning - Number Series - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Number Series - Type 4 (Q.No. 5)

Number Series

Directions to Solve

Find the number that fits somewhere into the middle of the series. Some of the items involve both numbers and letters

Look at this series: 8, 43, 11, 41, __, 39, 17, ... What number should fill in the blank?

Answer: Option

Explanation:

This is a simple alternating addition and subtraction series. The first series begins with 8 and adds 3; the second begins with 43 and subtracts 2.

Discussion:

16 comments Page 2 of 2.

Manfool said: 8 years ago

Thanks for the explanation.

Surya said: 7 years ago

Very nice explanation. Thanks.

Fairy said: 7 years ago

Thank you for explaining it @Piya.

RISHI said: 7 years ago

Thanks for the explanation.

Raj nayak said: 7 years ago

14 is the correct answer.

Suresh kenganvaur said: 7 years ago

Super and useful explanation. Thanks all.

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