Number series (fill the blank): Increasing differences by +1 each step. Given sequence: 2, 5, 9, ?, 20, 27 Hint: differences are 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, … Choose the correct missing number.
Verbal Reasoning
Series Completion
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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A14
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B16
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C18
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D24
Answer
Correct Answer: 14
Explanation
Differences5 − 2 = 39 − 5 = 4? − 9 = 5 ⇒ ? = 1420 − 14 = 6, 27 − 20 = 7 (pattern confirmed)
Final Answer14