Choose the correct alternative that will continue the same pattern and replace the question mark in

the given series.

1. 120, 99, 80, 63, 48, ?

A. 35 B. 38

C. 39 D. 40

The pattern is - 21, - 19, - 17, - 15,.....

So, missing term = 48 - 13 = 35.

2. 589654237, 89654237, 8965423, 965423, ?

A. 58965 B. 65423

C. 89654 D. 96542

The digits are removed one by one from the beginning and the end in order alternately

so as to obtain the subsequent terms of the series.

3. 3, 10, 101,?

A. 10101 B. 10201

C. 10202 D. 11012

Each term in the series is obtained by adding 1 to the square of the preceding term.

So, missing term = (101)2 + 1 = 10202.

4. In the series 2, 6, 18, 54, ...... what will be the 8th term ?

A. 4370 B. 4374

C. 7443 D. 7434

Clearly, 2 x 3 = 6, 6 x 3 = 18, 18 x 3 = 54,.....

So, the series is a G.P. in which a = 2, r = 3.

Therefore 8th term = ar8-1 = ar7 = 2 x 37 = (2 x 2187) = 4374.

5. 125,80,45,20,?

A. 5 B. 8

C. 10 D. 12

The pattern is - 45, - 35, - 25, .....

So, missing term = 20 - 15 = 5.

1. A, P, R, X, S and Z are sitting in a row. S and Z are in the centre. A and P are at the ends. R
is sitting to the left of A. Who is to the right of P ?

A. A B. X

C. S D. Z

he seating arrangement is as follows:

Therefore, right of P is X.

A, B, C, D and E are sitting on a bench. A is sitting next to B, C is sitting next to D, D is not

sitting with E who is on the left end of the bench. C is on the second position from the right. A is
to the right of B and E. A and C are sitting together. In which position A is sitting ?

A. Between B and D B. Between B and C

C. Between E and D D. Between C and E

xplanation:

Therefore, A is sitting in between B and C.

P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are sitting round the circle and are facing the centre:

1. P is second to the right of T who is the neighbour of R and V.

2. S is not the neighbour of P.
3. V is the neighbour of U.
 4. Q is not between S and W. W is not between U and S.

1. Which two of the following are not neighbours ?

A. RV B. UV

C. RP D. QW

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Which one is immediate right to the V ?

A. P B. U

C. R D. T

Answer: Option D

Which of the following is correct ?

A. P is to the immediate right of Q

B. R is between U and V

C. Q is to the immediate left of W

D. U is between W and S

Answer: Option C

What is the position of S ?

A. Between U and V
 B. Second to the right of P

C. To the immediate right of W

D. Data inadequate.

Answer: Option C