What is Number Series Reasoning? Example 3: 1, 3, 6, 11, 18, ?

Number series is a sequential arrangement of numbers following a certain defined pattern. a. 25 b. 29 c. 32 d. 35

Different series based on some particular patterns are discussed below: Solution: (b) Pattern of the series is as shown below:

I. Based on Addition/Subtraction of Numbers

1. Addition/subtraction of consecutive odd/even numbers These series follow the pattern
of addition or subtraction of even or odd numbers.
Example 1: 5, 6, 9, 14, 21, ? The series consists of a pattern of addition of prime numbers.
a. 26 b. 28 c. 30 d. 34
Solution: (c) Pattern of the series is as shown below: Example 4: 32, 19, 8, ?
a. 12 b. 3 c. 1 d. 5
Solution: (c) Pattern of the series is as shown below:

the series consists of a pattern of addition of consecutive odd numbers.

Example 2: 40, 30, 22, 16, ? The series consists of a pattern of subtraction of prime numbers.
a. 10 b. 12 c. 15 d. 17
Solution: (b) Pattern of the series is as shown below:
II. Based on Multiplication or Division of Numbers
These series follow the pattern based on multiplication and division of numbers.
Example 5: 1, 3, 9, 27, 81, ?
a. 216 b. 220 c. 243 d. 250
The series consists of a pattern of subtraction of consecutive even numbers.
Solution: (c) Pattern of the series is as shown below

2. Addition/subtraction of prime numbers These series follow the pattern of

addition/subtraction of prime numbers.
Here, next number of this series is multiplication of 3 with previous one.

Example 6: 1296, 648, 216, ?, 36, 18, 6, 3 The series is based on subtraction of squares of consecutive natural numbers.
a.112 b. 108 c. 106 d. 110
Solution: (b) Pattern of the series is as shown below 2. Addition/subtraction of cube of natural numbers These series questions, follow the
pattern based on addition/ subtraction of cubes of natural numbers.
Example 9: 1, 2, 10, 37, 101, ?
a. 402 b. 206 c. 226 d. 320
Solution: (c) Pattern of the series is as shown below
Here, the terms are divided by 2 and 3 alternately.
So, missing term is obtained as 216/2 = 108

III. Based on Addition/Subtraction of Squares/ Cubes of Natural Numbers

The series is based on addition of cubes of consecutive natural numbers.
1. Additional/subtraction of squares of natural numbers These series follow the pattern
based on addition/subtraction of squares of natural numbers.
Example 7: 1, 2, 6, 15, 31, ? Example 10: 225, 100, 36, 9, 1, ?

a. 56 b. 64 c. 60 d. 58 a. 7 b. 6 c. 0 d. 1

Solution: (a) Pattern of the series is as shown below Solution: (c) Pattern of the series is as shown below

The series is based on addition of squares of consecutive natural numbers.

Example 8: 71, 55, 46, 42, ? The series is based on subtraction of cubes of consecutive natural numbers.

a. 40 b. 41 c. 39 d. 38
Solution: (b) Pattern of the series is as shown below IV. Based on Multiple Operation
These series follow the pattern based on more than one mathematical operations. The
multiple operations can be multiplication and addition, multiplication and subtraction,
division and subtraction etc.
Example 11: 13, 25, 51, 101, 203, ?
This series contains two separate series. In first series, 1 is added in first two steps and 4 is
a. 405 b. 406 c. 407 d. 411
added in third and fourth steps. In second series, 2 and 4 is added alternately.
Solution: (a) Pattern of the series is as shown below
Example 14: 3, 8, 6, 14, ?, 20
a. 12 b. 20 c. 42 d. 9
Solution: (a) Pattern of the series is as shown below

The series is based on multiplication of 2 and then subtraction and addition of 1

alternately.
Example 12: 5, 11, 23, 47, 95, ?
a. 198 b. 194 c. 191 d. 185
This sequence contains two separate series. In first series, each term is multiplied by 2.
Solution: (c) Pattern of the series is as shown below
In the second series, 6 is added to the previous term to obtain the next term.

Types of Number Series Problems

The series is based on the pattern, next number = (Previous number x 2 + 1) A series is a predetermined arrangement of symbols or numbers in a particular order.
Candidates must either identify a term that is erroneous or absent from the list. The number
series, alphabet series, alphanumeric series, and symbol or character series are some
V. Based on Combination of Two or More Series examples of series types. The types of number series problems are as follows:

These series contains the combination of two or more series.  Arithmetic Series: In this type of series, the difference between consecutive terms
remains constant.
Example 13: 1, 2, 2, 4, 3, 8, 7, 10, ?
For example, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, where the common difference is 2.
a. 9 b. 8 c. 11 d. 13
 Geometric Series: In a geometric series, each term is obtained by multiplying the
Solution: (c) Pattern of the series is as shown below
previous term by a fixed common ratio.
For example: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, where the common ratio is 2.
  Mixed Series: Mixed series combine elements of both arithmetic and geometric  If you can’t immediately identify the pattern, use the process of elimination.
progressions. They may involve alternating patterns or a mix of addition and Substitute each answer choice into the series and see if it fits the pattern. This can
multiplication. quickly narrow down your options.
 Square, Cube, and Power Series: These series involve terms that are squares, cubes, Sample Number Series Reasoning Questions
or raised to some power.
1. In the following question find the missing term: 3,8,5,27,8,64,12,125,17,? [
For example: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25 (squares), or 1, 8, 27, 64, 125 (cubes).
a) 216 b) 361 c) 625 d) 441
 Fraction and Decimal Series: Some series involve fractions or decimals, and you
need to identify the underlying pattern in these cases. Solution: If we check the series we can see that the difference between first, third, fifth,
seventh, ninth term is increasing by 1.
 Prime Number Series: These series are composed of prime numbers, and you need
to determine the logic behind the selection of prime numbers.
 Alternate Number Series: In this type, certain numbers may be skipped in the series, Lets see
and you must identify the pattern for the missing numbers. 5-3=2, 8-5=3, 12-8=4, and 17-12=5.
 Pattern-Based Series: These series are designed with unique patterns that may not Now to solve this type of problem you must remember the square and cube of numbers.
follow conventional mathematical rules. You need to observe and identify the pattern.
If we check the series again we can see that there is 8 which is the cube of 2 (difference of
 Number Reversal Series: In this type of series, numbers are presented in reverse third and first number), 27 which is the cube of 3 (difference of fifth and third number),
order or with their digits reversed, and you need to decipher the pattern. similarly if we observe we can see that there is 64 which is the cube of 4 (difference of
seventh and fifth number), 125 which is the cube of 5 (difference of ninth and seventh
Tips and Tricks to Solve Number Series Problems
number),
The foundation for learning algebra and geometry is having a working grasp of different
so the correct answer will be cube of 6 means 216 which is option a.
number series. Additionally, it aids in the development of students’ problem-solving abilities,
which are crucial during the formative years. The following are the tips and tricks to solve
number series problem in competitive exam:
2. Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 1331,
 Before attempting to find the next number, identify the type of series you are dealing 2197, ?, 6859.
with (arithmetic, geometric, mixed, etc.). This will give you a clue about the
a) 4913 b) 5832 c) 4096 d) 3375
underlying pattern.
Solution: If we observe the series we can see that every number present in the series is a cube
 Check if the differences or ratios are consistent throughout the series. If they are not,
of a particular number. 1331 is the cube of 11, and 2197 is the cube of 13, also, 6859 is the
it might be a mixed series or involve a more complex pattern.
cube of 19.
 Analyze if there are any mathematical operations (addition, subtraction,
So the correct option will be a perfect cube and also it would be the cube of the next prime
multiplication, division) applied to the numbers. Try to identify these operations and
number between 13 and 17.
apply them consistently.
We know that 17 is the only prime number between 13 and 19. 78.125 × 2.5 = 195.3125
So the correct option will be cube of 17 means 4913 which is option a. Hence, the correct answer is 31.25

3. Find the next number in the series: 12, 7, 21, 16, 30, ?
a) 35 b) 40 c) 25 d) 45 Q2. Given a Series 50, 45, 40, 35, 30, ?
Find what number would come in place of the question mark(?).
Solution: The series follows the pattern of alternately subtracting 5 and adding 14:
a) 28
12 – 5 = 7 7 + 14 = 21 21 – 5 = 16 16 + 14 = 30
So, the next number will be 30 – 5 = 25. b) 15

c) 25
4. Find the next number in the series: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, ? d) 20
a) 6 b) 7 c) 8 d) 9
Answer : (c) 25
Solution: The series follows the pattern of adding the two previous numbers to get the next
number: Explanation : If you observe the pattern, then you will see, it’s nothing but constant
difference series.
0+1=1 1+1=2 1+2=3 2+3=5
50 – 5 = 45
So, the next number will be 3 + 5 = 8.
45 – 5 = 40

Q1. Given a Series 2, 5,12.5, ?, 78.125, 195.3125 40 – 5 = 35

a) 31.25 b) 40.25 c) 32.50 d) 21.00 35 – 5 = 30

Answer : (a) 31.25 30 – 5 = 25
Explanation: If you observe the pattern, then you can see
Hence, the correct answer is 25.
2 × 2.5 = 5
Q3. Given a Series -10, -8, 6, 40, 102, ?
5 × 2.5 = 12.5 Find what number would come in place of the question mark(?).
12.5 × 2.5 = 31.25
a) 105
31.25 × 2.5 = 78.125
b) 117
c) 216 112 = 121

d) 129 132 = 169

Answer : (b) 117 172 = 289

Explanation: Observing patterns carefully you will find that this question belongs to the Hence, the correct answer is 289
category of square series.
Q5. Given a Series 1, 30 5, 26, 9, 22, 13, 18, ?
-10 + ( 22 – 2 ) = -8 Find what number would come in place of the question mark(?).

-8 + ( 42 – 2 ) = 6 a) 17

6 + ( 62 – 2 ) = 40 b) 22

40 + ( 82 – 2 ) = 102 c) 28

102 + ( 102 – 2 ) = 200 d) 19

Hence, the correct answer is 117. Answer : (a) 17

Q4. Given a Series 25,49,121,169,? Explanation: Observing the pattern carefully, you will observe that, this series consist of 2
Find what number would come in place of the question mark(?). different series.

a) 225 Let me point out them for ease of understanding —

1+4=5
b) 256
5+4=9
c) 289
9 + 4 = 13
d) 361
13+4= 17.
Answer: (c) 289
Similarly,
Explanation: Observing patterns carefully, you will observe that, this series is based on two
concepts one is squares and the other is a prime number. 30 – 4 = 26

52 = 25 26 – 4 = 22

72 = 49 22 – 4 =18
 c) 38
Q6. Find the number which will come in the place of the question mark in the given series 4,
18, ?, 100, 180, 294, 448. d) 41

a) 62 Answer : (a) 36

b) 86 Explanation:- Here, the series follows a pattern of the sum of consecutive odd numbers.

c) 38 11 + 1 = 12

d) 48 12 + 3 = 15

Answer : (d) 48 15 + 5 = 20

Explanation: Observing pattern carefully you will find that this question belongs to the 20 + 7 = 27
category of squares and cube series.
27 + 9 = 36.
23 – 22 = 8 – 4 = 4
Hence, the missing number would be 36.
33 – 32 = 27 – 9 = 18
Q8. Find the number which will come in the place of the question mark in the given
43 – 42 = 64 – 16 = 48 series 14, 25, 47, 91, 179, ?.

53 – 52 = 125 – 25 = 100 a) 255

63 – 62 = 216 – 36 = 180 b) 321

73 – 72 = 343 – 49 = 294 c) 355

83 – 82 = 512 – 64 = 448 d) 211

Hence 48 would be our answer, as it is the number that would come in place of a question Answer : (c) 355
mark.
Explanation:- observing the pattern we get that the difference between consecutive terms is
Q7. Find the number which will come in the place of the question mark in the given series being doubled every time.
11,12,15,20,27,?
25 – 14 = 11
a) 36
47 – 25 = 22
b) 35
91 – 47 = 44
 b) 18,20
179 – 91 = 88
c) 15,16
So, if 88 is doubled, we get 176.
d) 19,20
Hence, 179 + 176 = 355
Answer : (c) 15,16
Hence the missing term is 355.
Explanation: This is a Hybrid series, which is formed from the combination of two series i.e
Q9. Find the number which will come in the place of the question mark in the given 3,7,11,…. and 4,8, 12.
series 4, 6, 9, 14, 21, ?.
So, the difference between every term in different series is 4. hence 11 + 4 would be the next
a) 28 term i.e 15

b) 32 and 12 + 4 =16 is the further next term.

c) 34 Q11. Find the number which is wrong in the given series 2,3,12,37,86,166,288.

d) 40 a) 2

Answer : (b) 32 b) 12

Explanation: Observing the pattern, one can easily come to know that, the difference between c) 37
consecutive terms is a prime number.
d) 166
4+2=6
Answer : (d) 166
6+3=9
Explanation: Observing the pattern carefully, every term is formed from a sum of (the
9 + 5 = 14 previous term and consecutive odd number squares).

14 + 7 = 21 2 + 12 = 2 + 1 = 3

21 + 11 = 32. 3 + 32 = 3 + 9 = 12

Hence, the missing number will be 32. 12 + 52 = 12 + 25 = 37

Q10. Find the number which would come in place of question marks 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, ?, ?. 37 + 72 = 37 + 49 = 86

a) 13,14 86 + 92 = 86 + 81 = 167
167 + 112 = 167 + 121 = 288.
Here, 112 = 121
Clearly, we can see that 167 should be there instead of 166. Hence 166 is the wrong term.
So, 152= 225
Q12. Find the number which would come in place of question mark 81 : 101 :: 121 : ? .
So, the missing number is 225.
a) 141
Q14. Find the number which would come in place of question mark 2, 4, 8, 10, 14, ?.
b) 143
a) 16
c) 170
b) 18
d) 145
c) 24
Answer : (d) 145
d) 20
Explanation:- Here 81 is nothing but 92
Answer : (a) 16
and 101 is nothing but (9 + 1)2 +1
Explanation:-
So, likewise this
This series is an alternating series, where a pattern following is +2, +4, +2, +4, and so on
121 is nothing but 112
2+2=4
so ,next term will be (11 + 1)2 + 1 = 145
4+4=8
Q13. Find the number which would come in place of question mark 11 : 121 :: 15 : ?
8 + 2 = 10
a) 169
10 + 4 = 14
b) 196
14 + 2 = 16
c) 225
Hence the next term will be 16.
d) 256
Q15. Find the number which would come in place of question mark 1, 8, 9, 64, ?.
Answer : (c) 225
a) 27
Explanation:-
b) 49
Observing pattern we get,
c) 25 42 + 2 = 18

d) 64 52 + 2 = 27

Answer : (c) 25 62 + 2 = 38

Explanation: Observing carefully one can come to know that this series is nothing but Q17. Find the number which would come in place of question mark 3, 3, 4.5, 9, ?.
squares and cubes of numbers starting from 1
a) 22.5
12 = 1
b) 18
23 = 8
c) 13.5
32 = 9
d) 27
43 = 64
Answer : (a) 22.5
52 = 25
Explanation: This series is a product based, below is the pattern for finding the next term
Hence, 25 will be the answer.
3×1=3
Q16. Find the number which would come in place of question mark 6, 11,18,27, ?.
3 × 1.5 = 4.5
a) 33
4.5 × 2 = 9
b) 40
9 × 2.5 = 22.5
c) 38
Hence, 22.5 will be our answer.
d) 81
Q18. Find the number which would come in place of question mark 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, ?.
Answer : (c) 38
a) 13
Explanation:-
b) 17
Here, every term is squares from (starting from 2 ) with the addition of 2.
c) 19
22 + 2 = 6
d) 12
32 + 2 =11
Answer : (a) 13
 Answer : (a) 4687
Explanation:-
Explanation:-
It can be seen in 2 ways,
Here, every term is multiplied by 5, and adding 2 to get the next term of the series.
1. it is simple just a difference of 2 in every consecutive term that is —
1×5+2=7
3+2=5
7 × 5 + 2 = 37
5+2=7
37 × 5 + 2 = 187
7+2=9
187 × 5 + 2 = 937
9 + 2 = 11
937 × 5 + 2 = 4687
11 + 2 = 13. Hence 13 will be the answer.
Hence, 4867 will be our answer.
2. It can also be seen as a difference of squares of numbers —
Q20. Find the number which would come in place of question mark 1, 5, 19, 81, ?
22 – 12 = 3
a) 405
32 – 22 = 5
b) 411
42 – 32 = 7
c) 400
52 – 42 = 9
d) 395
62 – 52 = 11
Answer : (b) 411
72 – 62 = 13. Hence 13, will be the answer.
Explanation:-
Q19. Find the number which would come in place of question mark 1, 7, 37,187, 937, ?.
Below is the pattern to crack this series
a) 4687
1×2+3=5
b) 1823
5 × 3 + 4 = 19
c) 5687
19 × 4 + 5 = 81
d) 5000
81 × 5 + 6 = 411
 Q9: 36, 34, 30, 28, 24, ? [S. S. C. (Steno) 2013]
Hence, 411 will be our answer.
A) 23 B) 26 C) 20 D) 22 E) 28

Part A Q10: 97, 90, 76, 55, ?

Directions: (Q no. 1 – ): In each of the following questions, a number series is given with one
of the terms missing. Choose the correct alternative that will continue the same pattern and A) 28 B) 27 C) 26 D) 25 E) 32
replace the question mark (?) in the given series.
Q11: 1, 6, 15, ?, 45, 66, 91 [S. S. C. (Steno) 2011]
Q1: 21, 23, 27, 33, ?
A) 25 B) 26 C) 27 D) 28 E) 13
A) 37 B) 41 C) 43 D) 49 E) 54
Q12: 5, 11, 23, 47, 95, ?
Q2: 68, 67, 64, 59, ?
A) 190 B) 191 C) 161 D) 169 E) 199
A) 52 B) 53 C) 54 D) 56 E) 58
Q13: 7, 12, 19, 28, 39, ?
Q3: 0, 2, 6, 8, 16, 30, 54, ? [M. A. T. 2011]
A) 52 B) 50 C) 51 D) 48 E) 66
A) 74 B) 88 C) 100 D) 110 E) 122
Q14: 2, 6, 12, ?, 30 [S. S. C. (Steno) 2011]
Q4: 4, ?, 144, 400, 900, 1764 [S. S. C. (Steno) 2012]
A) 18 B) 24 C) 20 D) 26 E) 37
A) 25 B) 36 C) 49 D) 100 E) 102
Q15: 24, 6, 18, 9, 36, 9, 24, ? [United Bank (Clerks Exam) 2011]
Q5: 2, 10, 30, 68, ? [S. S. C. (Steno) 2012]
A) 24 B) 12 C) 8 D) 6 E) 26
A) 125 B) 130 C) 128 D) 135 E) 104
Q16: 2, 1, 4, 3, 6, 5, 8, ?
Q6: 6, 11, 21, 36, 56, ?
A) 9 B) 10 C) 7 D) 8 E) 12
A) 42 B) 51 C) 81 D) 91 E) 98
Q17: 1, 4, 27, 256, ?
Q7: 8, 14, 26, 44, 68, ?
A) 625 B) 3125 C) 3025 D) 1225 E) 1339
A) 71 B) 78 C) 84 D) 98 E) 102
Q18: 285, 253, 221, 189, ?
Q8: 3, 9, 6, 36, 30, ? [S. S. C. (Steno) 2012]
A) 122 B) 153 C) 157 D) 151 E) 159
A) 900 B) 800 C) 950 D) 400 E) 646
Q19: 8, 3, 11, 14, 25, ?
 A) 15.5 B) 16.5 C) 18.5 D) 17.5 E) 18.5
A) 50 B) 39 C) 29 D) 11 E) 42
Q30: 3, 128, 6, 64, 9, ?, 12, 16, 15, 8 [I B (A C I O ) 2012]
Q20: 3, 8, 27, 112, ?, 3396
A) 32 B) 12 C) 108 D) 72 E) 64
A) 565 B) 452 C) 560 D) 1530 E) 1449
Q31: 8, 16, 28, 44, ? [S. S. C. (Multitasking Exam) 2014]
Q21: 2, 9, 28, 65, ? [C. D. S. 2012]
A) 62 B) 64 C) 66 D) 60 E) 68
A) 121 B) 195 C) 126 D) 103 E) 97
Q32: 2, 8, 18, 32, 50, ? [S. S. C. (10 + 2 exam) 2013]
Q22: 31, 13, 45, 54, ?, 63
A) 64 B) 72 C) 70 D) 68 E) 88
A) 36 B) 54 C) 61 D) 58 E) 49
Q33: 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, ? [S. S. C. (10 + 2 exam) 2014]
Q23: 8, 27, 64, ?
A) 37 B) 36 C) 73 D) 63 E) 56
A) 216 B) 224 C) 64 D) 125 E) 123
Q34: 0, 3, 8, 15, 24, ?, 48 [S. S. C. (Multitasking Exam) 2014]
Q24: 6, 9, 12, 15, 15, 18, ? [S. S. C. (Multitasking) 2013]
A) 41 B) 29 C) 37 D) 35 E) 39
A) 21 B) 20 C) 19 D) 22 E) 24
Q35: 4, 11, 30, 67, 128, ? [S. S. C. (10 + 2) 2013]
Q25: 107, 97, 82, 62, ?
A) 219 B) 228 C) 231 D) 237 E) 260
A) 52, B) 42 C) 47 D) 37 E) 23
Q36: 5, 6, 9, 14, 21, ? [S. S. C. (10+2 exams) 2013]
Q26: 30, 68, 130, 222, ?, 520, 738 [S. S. C. (F C I) 2012]
A) 28 B) 30 C) 31 D) 29 E) 32
A) 420 B) 350 C) 250 D) 280 E) 128
Q37: 5, 16, 51, 158, ? [S. S. C. (C G L) 2013]
Q27: 2, 2, 29, 38, 47, ? [ S. S. C. (C G L) 2014]
A) 1452 B) 483 C) 481 D) 1454 E) 987
A) 59 B) 56 C) 52 D) 58 E) 60
Q38: 11, 29, 55, ?, 131 [S. S. C. (C P O) 2013]
Q28: 17, 43, 81, 131, ?
A) 110 B) 81 C) 89 D) 78 E) 96
A) 375 B) 468 C) 300 D) 193 E) 234
Q39: 198, 194, 185, 169, ? [S. S. C. ( C P O) 2013]
Q29: 3.5, 7, 10.5, 14, ? [S. S. C. (Multitasking Exam) 2013]
A) 92 B) 136 C) 144 D) 112 E) 110
 A) 28
Q40: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, ? [C L A T 2013] B) 30
C) 32
A) 34 B) 35 C) 33 D) 36 E) 38 D) 36
Answer:
Q41: 17, 36, 74, 150, ?, 606 [C L A T 2013] B) 30
Explanation:
A) 250 B) 303 C) 300 D) 302 E) 303 The series follows the pattern of adding consecutive odd numbers:
2+1=3
Q42: Find the missing number in the series 4, 18, ……, 100, 180, 294. [I B ( A C I O) 6+3=9
2013] 12 + 5 = 17
20 + 7 = 27
A) 32 B) 36 C) 48 D) 40 E) 52 So, the next number will be 27 + 9 = 36.

Find Your Answers Here Subtraction Number Series:

Q1: B), Q2: A), Q3: C), Q4: B), Q5: B), Q6: C), Q7: D), Q8: A), Q9: D), Q10: B), Q11: D), Question 2: Find the next number in the series: 64, 58, 52, 46, ?
Q12: B), Q13: A), Q14: C), Q15: B), Q16: C), Q17: B), Q18: C), Q19: B), Q20: A), Q21: C), A) 40
Q22: A), Q23: D), Q24: A), Q25: D), Q26: B), Q27: B), Q28: D), Q29: D), Q30: A), Q31: B) 38
B), Q32: B), Q33: D), Q34: D), Q35: A), Q36: B), Q37: C), Q38: C), Q39: C), Q40: A), Q41: C) 42
D), Q42: C). D) 44
Answer:
Part B A) 40
Directions: (Q Nos. 1 – ) In each of the following questions, one of the terms in the number Explanation:
series is wrong. Find out the wrong term. The series follows the pattern of subtracting consecutive even numbers:
Q1: 10, 14, 28, 32, 64, 68, 132 [C D S 2011] 64 - 6 = 58
A) 28 B) 32 C) 64 D) 132 E) 96 58 - 6 = 52
Q2: 1788, 892, 444, 220, 112, 52, 24 [ R B I (Grade B) 2011] 52 - 6 = 46
A) 52 B) 112 C) 220 D) 444 E) None of these So, the next number will be 46 - 6 = 40.
Q3: 17, 36, 53, 83, 92 [S S C (C G L) 2012]
A) 92 B) 53 C) 68 D) 83 E) None of these Multiplication Number Series:
Q4: 20, 40, 200, 400, 2000, 4000, 8000 [Andhra Bank (Clerk) 2011] Question 3: Find the next number in the series: 3, 9, 27, 81, ?
A) 200 B) 2000 C) 8000 D) 4000 E) None of these A) 121
Find Your Answers Here B) 162
Q1: B), Q2: D), Q3: A), Q4: C) C) 243
D) 154
Answer:
Solved Number Series Questions in Logical Reasoning C) 243
Find below solved number series reasoning questions to help you better understand different Explanation:
types of problems: The series follows the pattern of multiplying by 3:
Addition Number Series: 3×3=9
Question 1: Find the next number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, ? 9 × 3 = 27
27 × 3 = 81 B) 216
So, the next number will be 81 × 3 = 243. Explanation:
The series represents the cubes of consecutive natural numbers:
Division Number Series: 2^3 = 8
Question 4: Find the next number in the series: 240, 60, 15, 5, ? 3^3 = 27
A) 2 4^3 = 64
B) 1 5^3 = 125
C) 4 So, the next number will be 6^3 = 216.
D) 3
Answer: Fibonacci Number Series:
A) 2 Question 7: Find the next number in the series: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, ?
Explanation: A) 6
The series follows the pattern of dividing by 4: B) 7
240 ÷ 4 = 60 C) 8
60 ÷ 4 = 15 D) 9
15 ÷ 3 = 5 Answer:
So, the next number will be 5 ÷ 3 = 2. C) 8
Explanation:
Square Number Series: The series follows the pattern of adding the two previous numbers to get the next number:
Question 5: Find the next number in the series: 1, 4, 9, 16, ? 0+1=1
A) 20 1+1=2
B) 25 1+2=3
C) 30 2+3=5
D) 36 So, the next number will be 3 + 5 = 8.
Answer:
D) 36 Alternating Number Series:
Explanation: Question 8: Find the next number in the series: 4, 9, 6, 11, 8, ?
The series represents the squares of consecutive natural numbers: A) 7
1^2 = 1 B) 12
2^2 = 4 C) 13
3^2 = 9 D) 9
4^2 = 16 Answer:
So, the next number will be 5^2 = 25. A) 7
Explanation:
Cube Number Series: The series follows the pattern of alternating between adding 5 and subtracting 3:
Question 6: Find the next number in the series: 8, 27, 64, 125, ? 4+5=9
A) 200 9-3=6
B) 216 6 + 5 = 11
C) 256 11 - 3 = 8
D) 150 So, the next number will be 8 + 5 = 13.
Answer:
Mixed Operator Number Series:
Question 9: Find the next number in the series: 12, 7, 21, 16, 30, ?
A) 35
B) 40
C) 25
D) 45
Answer:
A) 35
Explanation:
The series follows the pattern of alternately subtracting 5 and adding 14:
12 - 5 = 7
7 + 14 = 21
21 - 5 = 16
16 + 14 = 30
So, the next number will be 30 - 5 = 25.

Arranging Number Series:

Question 10: Arrange the following numbers in ascending order: 56, 34, 72, 25, 62
A) 25, 34, 56, 62, 72
B) 25, 56, 34, 72, 62
C) 72, 62, 34, 56, 25
D) 25, 34, 56, 72, 62
Answer:
A) 25, 34, 56, 62, 72
Explanation:
The numbers in ascending order are: 25, 34, 56, 62, 72.