WBCS.LIVE practice question

Numbers are placed in the figure below on the basis of some rules. Find the correct alternative to replace the question mark. 5 9 14 20 9 17 27 ?

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

Answer options

  1. 35
  2. 37
  3. 39
  4. 41

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 39

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) 39 šŸ“š Explanation: The rule for the first row is simple addition of increasing numbers: 5+4=9, 9+5=14, 14+6=20. The numbers added are 4, 5, and 6. For the second row, the pattern is: 9+8=17, 17+10=27. Since the added numbers (8, 10) are even and increasing by 2, the next number should be 12. Thus, 27+12=39.