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In the series 2, 6, 18, 54, ... what will be the 8th term ?

4174
4150
4274
4374

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

We can see the given series is in G.P.
as 2*3 = 6, 6*3 = 18, 18*3 = 54
So a = 2 , r = 3
nth term in G.P. is
\begin{aligned}
ar^{n-1} \\
= 2*3{8-1} \\
= 2*3^7 \\
= 2*2187 = 4374
\end{aligned}

1. Complete the series, 1, 4, 9, 16, 25,....

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Series Pattern is +3, +5, +7, +9.

So next number = 25+11 = 36

2. 13, 32, 24, 43, 35, (...), 46, 65, 57, 76

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

There are two series in this sequence
Series 1: 13, 24, 35, 46, 57
Series 2: 32, 43, (..), 65, 76

The pattern it is following is +11
Missing number will be 43 + 11 = 54

3. 4, 10, (?), 82, 244, 730

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Each number in the series is the preceding number multiplied by 3 and then decreased by 2.

4. 19, 2, 38, 3, 114, 4, ? . Which term should replace the question mark in this series ?

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Please check the given sequence is combination of two series.
Series 1: 19, 38, 114, ...
Series 2: 2,3,4

In series 1, Pattern followed is *2, *3, so next will be *4
Next term will be
114*4 = 456