Find the missing term: 6, 9, 15, 21, 33, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the missing term: 6, 9, 15, 21, 33, ?
A. 51
B. 39
C. 45
D. 42
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
These are products of 3 and consecutive primes: 2×3=6, 3×3=9, 5×3=15, 7×3=21, 11×3=33, so next is 13×3=39.

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