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Find the missing term in the following series from the given alternatives. 2, 11, 7, 16, 12, ?, 17, 26

A) 21    

B)   8

C) 11                 

D)   76

E) None of these

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

Explanation Option [a] is correct. Here, two alternate series are present. In both series the successive term is obtained by adding 5 in the previous term. Series I: 1, 7, 12, 17 Series II: 11, 16, 21, 26 As the missing term falls in 1st series, so the missing term is 21.