Multiple choice

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 147, 153, 159, ?, 171, 177

  1. 161

  2. 164

  3. 168

  4. 165
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Explanation

The series increases by 6 each time: 147+6=153, 153+6=159, 159+6=165, 165+6=171, 171+6=177.

AI explanation

The given sequence is an arithmetic progression where each term increases by a common difference of 6. Adding 6 to the last known correct term, 159, gives the missing term of 165. This is confirmed by adding 6 to 165 to get 171 for the next term.

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