In following number series, two terms have been put within brackets. Choose the appropriate option - 9 , 12 , 11 , 14 , 13 , x , 15

Answer: B. 16

Alternately we add 3 and subtract 1. Thus,
9 + 3 = 12, 12 - 1 = 11, 11 + 3 = 14
and so on. Missing number = 13 + 3 = 16.