What should come in place of ‘?' in the given series? 7, 17, 26, 34, ?
Question and options
What should come in place of ‘?' in the given series?
7, 17, 26, 34, ?
7, 17, 26, 34, ?
- 40
- 41
- 42
- 45
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - 41
The gaps shrink by one each step: +10, +9, +8. The next gap is +7, giving 34 + 7 = 41. Choosing 42 adds 8 again instead of continuing the decrease.
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