In this type of series, the set of given numbers in a series are related to one another in a particular pattern or manner. The relationship between the numbers may be (i) consecutive odd/even numbers; (ii) consecutive prime numbers; (iii) squares/ cubes of some numbers with/without variation of addition or subtraction of some number; (iv) sum/product/difference of preceding numbers; (v) addition/subtraction/multiplication/division by some number; and (vi) many more combinations of the relationships given above. Solved Examples: 1. Which number will complete the given series? 4, 8, 12, 16,... Show more In this type of series, the set of given numbers in a series are related to one another in a particular pattern or manner. The relationship between the numbers may be (i) consecutive odd/even numbers; (ii) consecutive prime numbers; (iii) squares/ cubes of some numbers with/without variation of addition or subtraction of some number; (iv) sum/product/difference of preceding numbers; (v) addition/subtraction/multiplication/division by some number; and (vi) many more combinations of the relationships given above. Solved Examples: 1. Which number will complete the given series?<br> 4, 8, 12, 16, ?<br> (a) 18 (b) 20 (c) 22 (d) 24 Ans. (b): The series is made of numbers which are multiples of 4. Other explanation can be that the difference between the two consecutive numbers is 4. 2. Complete the given series. 2, 14, 98, 686, ?<br> (a) 1976 (b) 2548 (c) 980 (d) 4802 Ans. (d) : The numbers are multiplied by 7 to obtain the next numbers. The given series may also comprise of two alternate series merged as one. Directions: In the following questions, select the number(s) from the given options for completing the given series. Show less
In this type of series, the set of given numbers in a series are related to one another in a particular pattern or manner. The relationship between the numbers may be (i) consecutive odd/even numbers; (ii) consecutive prime numbers; (iii) squares/ cubes of some numbers with/without variation of addition or subtraction of some number; (iv) sum/product/difference of preceding numbers; (v) addition/subtraction/multiplication/division by some number; and (vi) many more combinations of the relationships given above.
Solved Examples:
1. Which number will complete the given series?<br> 4, 8, 12, 16, ?<br> (a) 18 (b) 20 (c) 22 (d) 24 Ans. (b): The series is made of numbers which are multiples of 4. Other explanation can be that the difference between the two consecutive numbers is 4. 2. Complete the given series. 2, 14, 98, 686, ?<br> (a) 1976 (b) 2548 (c) 980 (d) 4802 Ans. (d) : The numbers are multiplied by 7 to obtain the next numbers.
The given series may also comprise of two alternate series merged as one.
Directions: In the following questions, select the number(s) from the given options for completing the given series.
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