In following number series, two terms have been put within brackets. Choose the appropriate option - 4 , 9 , 5 , 12 , 7 , 15 , 8 , x , 10.

Answer: B. 18

The given sequence is a combination of two series :
4 , 5 , 7 , 8 , 10 and  9 , 12 , 15 , (...).
the missing term is 18.