Verbal Reasoning - Series Completion - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Series Completion - Section 1 (Q.No. 10)
Directions to Solve

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


10.
1, 3, 4, 8, 15, 27, ?
37
44
50
55
Answer: Option
Explanation:

The sum of any three consecutive terms of the series gives the next term.

So, missing number = 8 + 15 + 27 = 50.

Discussion:
14 comments Page 1 of 2.

Anomie said:   5 years ago
It is the sum of the three Consecutive numbers like :

1,3,4,8,15,27
1+(3+4)=8.
3+(4+8)=15.
4+(8+15)=27.

Like wise add the other numbers to get 50.
So, 8+(15+27)=50.
(5)

Vicky said:   10 years ago
1*3+1 = 4.
4*3+3 = 15.
15*3+5 = 50.
(3)

Amrish said:   8 years ago
Can anyone tell me?

Why your logic does not fit on 3 also. You are starting with taking first two number 1 and 3, why?

If it is sequence it should follow for (2nd digit is) 3 also.

Please explain me.
(2)

Dimple said:   2 years ago
Adding 3 numbers like;
1 + 3 + 4 = 8,
3 + 4 + 8 = 15,
4 + 8 + 15 = 27.
so here;
8 + 15 + 27 = 50.
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Ayan Rai said:   7 months ago
The series are set of triplets. The sum of three numbers is the next number.

Using this logic we can determine 50 as the answer.
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Shankar said:   1 decade ago
1+3 = 4.

4+(1+3) = 8.

8+(3+4) = 15.

15+(4+8) = 27.

27+(8+15) = 50.
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Garima said:   1 decade ago
Consecutive means events happening one after the other without interruption.
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Farooq said:   10 years ago
Consecutive means as the fingers of hand makes our hand.
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Suzan said:   1 decade ago
Why don't you add up 1 with the other consecutive terms.

Nitya said:   1 decade ago
Please explain this problem I am not understand.


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