WBCS.LIVE practice question

Find the missing number: 8, 15, 28, 53, ?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 102
  2. 98
  3. 106
  4. 100

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 102

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) 102 šŸ“š Explanation: The pattern in the series involves multiplying the previous number by 2 and then sequentially subtracting 1, 2, 3, etc. (8 Ɨ 2) - 1 = 15 (15 Ɨ 2) - 2 = 28 (28 Ɨ 2) - 3 = 53 Therefore, the next number will be (53 Ɨ 2) - 4 = 106 - 4 = 102.