Numerical Reasoning Questions and Answers


186)

Identify the missing number at the end of the series.

316, 323, 332, 343, ?


Answer: A

Explanation: The difference between the numbers in this series increases by 2 each time – 7,9,11, etc. This will produce a difference of 13 between 353 and the next number in the series, which is therefore 356.

187)

Identify the missing number at the end of the series.

516, 497, 478, 459, ?


Answer: B

Explanation: The numbers in this series decrease by 19 each time. Therefore the next number is 440.

188)

Identify the missing number at the end of the series.

3, 6, 11, 18, ?


Answer: D

Explanation: The difference between the numbers in this series increases by 2 each time – 3,5,7, etc. This will produce a difference of 9 between 18 and the next number in the series, which is therefore 27.

189)

Identify the missing number at the end of the series.

3, 11, 19, 27, ?


Answer: B

Explanation: The numbers in this series increase by 8 each time. therefore the next number is 35.

190)

A discount of 15% is offered on an item previously costing $3.80.
What is the discounted price?


Answer : A