In following question, a number series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative that will same pattern and fill in the blank spaces. -
3, 8, 13, 24, 41,
Answer: A. 70
The pattern followed is :
nth term + (n + 1) th term + (n + 1) = (n + 2) th term.
Thus, 1st term + 2nd term + 2 = 3rd term;
2nd term + 3rd term + 3 = 4th term and so on.
.'. Missing term = 6th term = 4th term + 5th term = 5
= 24 + 41 + 5 = 70.