Question

Complete the series choosing the missing number:

2, 5, 9, 14, ______, 27

1. 18
2. 19
3. 20
4. 22

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 20

Given

The series is 2, 5, 9, 14, ______, 27

Calculation

This series follows the following pattern

⇒ 2 + 3 = 5

⇒ 5 + 4 = 9

⇒ 9 + 5 = 14

⇒ 14 + 6 = 20

⇒ 20 + 7 = 27

∴ The missing number is 20