General Intelligence Number Series Number Series Question #6519 (CAT-I)

Find the missing number in the sequence: 128, 127, 123, 114, 98, ?

A 81
B 73
C 78
D 64
Correct Answer & Explanation
Option B
• The series subtracts consecutive perfect squares starting from 1². 128 - 1² = 128 - 1 = 127 127 - 2² = 127 - 4 = 123 123 - 3² = 123 - 9 = 114 114 - 4² = 114 - 16 = 98 Missing term = 98 - 5² = 98 - 25 = 73