Find the next number in the series: 2, 3, 7, 8, 12, 13, ?
Difficulty: Hard
About this MCQ
This Hard Analytical Reasoning MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Find the next number in the series: 2, 3, 7, 8, 12, 13, ?”
The accepted answer is C. 17. The series alternates adding 1 and adding 4 (2+1=3, 3+4=7, 7+1=8, 8+4=12, 12+1=13), so the next step adds 4: 13 + 4 = 17.
- A. 14
Why not A: “14” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. 17. The series alternates adding 1 and adding 4 (2+1=3, 3+4=7, 7+1=8, 8+4=12, 12+1=13), so the next step adds 4: 13 + 4 = 17.
- B. 16
Why not B: “16” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. 17. The series alternates adding 1 and adding 4 (2+1=3, 3+4=7, 7+1=8, 8+4=12, 12+1=13), so the next step adds 4: 13 + 4 = 17.
- C. 17 ✓
- D. 18
Why not D: “18” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. 17. The series alternates adding 1 and adding 4 (2+1=3, 3+4=7, 7+1=8, 8+4=12, 12+1=13), so the next step adds 4: 13 + 4 = 17.
Correct answer
C. 17
Explanation
The series alternates adding 1 and adding 4 (2+1=3, 3+4=7, 7+1=8, 8+4=12, 12+1=13), so the next step adds 4: 13 + 4 = 17.
Source: Analytical Reasoning Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, logical reasoning, analytical reasoning, aptitude, NTS
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