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Direction: Find out the missing number in the series. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, __________

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Direction: Find out the missing number in the series.

1, 3, 5, 7, 9, __________
  1. 11
  2. 13
  3. 12
  4. 14

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A - 11
The series is the consecutive odd numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, each 2 more than the one before. The next term is 9 + 2 = 11. 12 and 14 are even, and 13 skips a term.

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