Verbal Reasoning - Series Completion - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Series Completion - Section 2 (Q.No. 12)
Directions to Solve

Choose the correct alternative that will continue the same pattern and replace the question mark in the given series.


12.
3, 12,27,48, 75, 108,?
147
162
183
192
Answer: Option
Explanation:

The terms of the given series are 3 x l2, 3 x 22, 3 x 32, 3 x 42, 3 x 52, 3 x 62,.....

So, missing term = 3 x 72 = 3 x 49 = 147.

Discussion:
2 comments Page 1 of 1.

Krishna said:   4 years ago
3 + 9 = 12.
12 + 15 = 27,
27 + 22 = 48,
48 + 27 = 75,
75 + 33 = 108,
108 + 39 = 147.
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Sandeep said:   9 years ago
12-3 = 9.

7-12 = 15.

48-27 = 21.

75-48 = 27.

108-75 = 33.

And difference between each no is 6 i.e. 15-9 = 21-15 = 27-21 = 33-27 = 6.

So next no 39+108 = 147.
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