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1,1,3,9,6,36,10,100,(..),225

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Given sequence is combination of two series
Series 1 : 1,3,6,10,..
Series 2 : 1,9,36,100,225

In series 1 pattern is +2, +3, +4. So next term will be
10+5 = 15

1. 13, 35, 57, 79, 911, ?

1005
1110
1113
1140

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

The terms of the given series are numbers formed by joining together consecutive odd numbers in order i.e. 1 and 3, 3 and 5, 5 and 7, 7 and 9, 9 and 11, .....

So, missing term = number formed by joining 11 and 13 = 1113.

2. 1,6,15,(...),45,66,91

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Pattern in the series is, +5, +9, .., .., +21, +25
So 4 is getting increased at every term addition.
Missing term in the series will be 15+(9+4)
= 15+13 = 28

3. Complete the series 95, 115.5, 138, ..., 189

160.5
162.5
164.5
166.5

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Pattern in the series is, +20.5 , +22.5,
Next will be +24.5
138 + 24.5 = 162.5

4. 5,9,17,29,45, ?

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

In this series the pattern is +4, +8, +12, +16, so next will be +20

Term which will replace the question mark in this series will be 45+20 = 65

5. Complete the series 2,2,5, 13,28,....

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

\begin{aligned}
\text{Pattern is }\\
+1^2-1, +2^2-1, +3^2-1,+4^2-1 \\
5^2-1 = 28 + 24 \\
= 52
\end{aligned}