Question

Find the missing term in the following number series: 5, 11, 12, 16, 21, 26, 32, _ _, 45, 61

• A. 41
• B. 40
• C. 38
• D. 37

Hint:

When finding missing terms, try to spot alternating patterns in the differences between terms.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Finding the Pattern:

Checking the differences:

11 - 5 = 6

12 - 11 = 1

16 - 12 = 4

21 - 16 = 5

26 - 21 = 5

32 - 26 = 6

Observing the Alternating Pattern:

Difference series: 6, 1, 4, 5, 5, 6, __, 7, 16

The missing number follows the pattern and should be 41.

Final Answer:

41