In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.
1161,1164,1168,1173,1179,?
- A1186
- B1196
- C1185
- D1197
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let's find the differences between consecutive terms:
1164−1161=3
1168−1164=4
1173−1168=5
1179−1173=6
The difference increases by 1 at each step (+3,+4,+5,+6,…).
The next difference must be +7.
Missing number=1179+7=1186
1164−1161=3
1168−1164=4
1173−1168=5
1179−1173=6
The difference increases by 1 at each step (+3,+4,+5,+6,…).
The next difference must be +7.
Missing number=1179+7=1186