5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, - Number Series - Series Completion - Verbal Reasoning question

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. - 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14,

A. 15

B. 16

C. 17

D. 18

E. None of the above

Answer: A. 15

The given sequence is a combination of two series :
I. 5, 7, 10, 14 and
II. 6, 8, 11, (....)
The pattern in both I and II is + 2, + 3, + 4,....
.'. Missing number = 11 + 4 = 15.

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