Question

In following number series, two terms have been put within brackets. Choose the appropriate option
Choose the appropriate option 4, 6, 10, (12), 16, (14), 22

• A. If both the bracketed terms are right:
• B. If the first bracketed term is right and second is wrong:
• C. If the first bracketed term is wrong and second is right:
• D. If both the bracketed terms are wrong.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

If the first bracketed term is right and second is wrong:

The correct sequence is + 2, + 4, + 2, + 4,...
Clearly, the term 12 is correct.
But, 14 is wrong and must be replaced by (16 + 2) i.e. 18.