Question

    Find the missing number in the given number series.

    42, 37, 45, 40, 48, ?
    A 19 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 57 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 43 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 33 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Pattern alternates: -5, +8, -5, +8, ...

    42 - 5 = 37

    37 + 8 = 45

    45 - 5 = 40

    40 + 8 = 48

    48 - 5 = 43
    Hence, missing number is 43

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