Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, a number series is given with one term missing. Find the missing term. 16, ____, 33, 50, 83, 133.

  1. 19

  2. 17

  3. 20

  4. 23
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern is based on adding consecutive Fibonacci-like numbers or specific increments. The differences between terms are: 133 - 83 = 50, 83 - 50 = 33, 50 - 33 = 17. Following this pattern (33 - 17 = 16), the missing term is 16 + 1 = 17.

AI explanation

The series follows a pattern where each term is the sum of the two preceding terms, similar to a Fibonacci sequence. We can verify this because 33 plus 50 equals 83, and 50 plus 83 equals 133. To find the missing term, subtract 33 from 50 to get 17, and verify that 16 plus 17 equals 33, making the correct option B.

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