Find the next term: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the next term: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?
A. 37
B. 39
C. 35
D. 36
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Differences are 3, 5, 7, 9, 11. Next term = 26 + 11 = 37.

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Mental Reasoning Questions

Question #1
A person walks 10 m east, turns left and walks 5 m, then turns left and walks 10 m. How far is he from the starting point?
A. 20 m
B. 5 m
C. 15 m
D. 10 m

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
He goes 10 m east, then 5 m north, then 10 m west. He is now 5 m north of the starting point.

This question belongs to: Reasoning Mental Reasoning
Question #2
Statements: All rivers are lakes. Some lakes are oceans. Conclusions: I. Some oceans are rivers. II. Some lakes are rivers.
A. Both follow
B. Neither follows
C. Only II follows
D. Only I follows

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
All rivers are lakes ⇒ Some lakes are rivers. Some lakes are oceans does not imply some oceans are rivers. Only II.

This question belongs to: Reasoning Mental Reasoning
Question #3
A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. A is second to the right of E who is the neighbour of F and G. D is not neighbour of A. B is neighbour of H. What is the position of C?
A. Cannot be determined
B. Second to the left of B
C. Third to the right of F
D. Immediate left of D

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Multiple possible arrangements; position of C is not uniquely fixed.

This question belongs to: Reasoning Mental Reasoning