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Find out the missing number from the choices given. 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, __________

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Find out the missing number from the choices given.

11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, __________
  1. 43
  2. 47
  3. 51
  4. 53

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A - 43
The terms 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41 are consecutive prime numbers. The prime that follows 41 is 43; 47 and 53 are later primes, and 51 is not prime (3 × 17).

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