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 2 of 2.

Shankar said:   1 decade ago
1+3 = 4.

4+(1+3) = 8.

8+(3+4) = 15.

15+(4+8) = 27.

27+(8+15) = 50.
(1)

Mouna said:   1 decade ago
1+3+4=8
3+4+8=15
4+8+15=27
8+15+27=50
hence,the series is 1,3,4,8,15,27,50..
we need to add the three consecutive terms in order to find the next term.

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

Suzan said:   1 decade ago
Why don't you add up 1 with the other consecutive terms.


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