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Series teasers are where you try to complete the sequence of a series of letters, numbers or objects.Series
?, 6, 10, 15, 16, 17, 13, 14, 13, 16, 22, 24, 25, 19, 14, 8...
Of the choices, which number would replace the question mark and complete the series?
A. 4
B. 8
C. 12
D. 16
Of the choices, which number would replace the question mark and complete the series?
A. 4
B. 8
C. 12
D. 16
Hint
It has to do with a well-known mathematical constant.Answer
The correct answer is B.The series involves taking the successive trios of the digits of pi, and adding them together:
3+1+4=8
1+4+1=6
4+1+5=10
1+5+9=15
5+9+2=16
9+2+6=17
And so on...
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