Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, there is a number series with one term missing. Choose the correct option from the given alternatives that will replace the sign of question mark (?).

27, 51, 151, 299, 859, 1787, ?

  1. 4861

  2. 4359

  3. 5359

  4. 3574

  5. 4874
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because the given series is based on the following pattern: 27 x 2 – 3 = 54 – 3 = 51 51 x 3 – 2 = 153 – 2 = 151 151 x 2 – 3 = 302 – 3 = 299 299 x 3 – 2 = 895 895 x 2 – 3 = 1787 ? = 1787 x 3 – 2 = 5359 Hence, 5359 will replace the question mark.

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