Question

In following question, a number series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative that will same pattern and fill in the blank spaces.

3, 12, 27, 48, 75, 108, (..)

• A. 147
• B. 162
• C. 183
• D. 192

Answer 1

The correct option is A 147

The numbers are 3 * $1^2$, 3 * 2
2
, 3 * 3
2
, 3 * 4
2
, 3 * 5
2
, 3 * 6
2
,.....
$\therefore$ Missing number = 3 * $7^2$ = 3 * 49 = 147.