Question
Find the missing number in the given number series. 5, 9, 18, 34, 59, ?
Solution
Find the differences: 9 − 5 = 4 = 2² 18 − 9 = 9 = 3² 34 − 18 = 16 = 4² 59 − 34 = 25 = 5² Differences are 2², 3², 4², 5² Next difference = 6² = 36 Required term = 59 + 36 = 95
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