Multiple choice

Directions: Find the missing term in the following number series: 3, 6, 11, 18, 27, 38, _

  1. 47

  2. 50

  3. 51

  4. 55

  5. 192
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Explanation

The differences between consecutive terms are 3, 5, 7, 9, 11. This is a sequence of consecutive odd numbers. The next difference should be 13, so 38 + 13 = 51.

AI explanation

The differences between the consecutive terms form an increasing sequence of even numbers. The differences are 6 - 3 = 3, 11 - 6 = 5, 18 - 11 = 7, 27 - 18 = 9, and 38 - 27 = 11. The next difference must be 13, making the missing term 38 plus 13, which equals 51.

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