General Intelligence Number Series Number Series Question #6527 (CAT-I)

Find the missing number in the series: 1, 1.5, 2.5, 4, ?, 8.5, 11.5

A 5.0
B 6.0
C 5.5
D 6.5
Correct Answer & Explanation
Option B
The difference between consecutive terms increases by 0.5 each step: 1 + 0.5 = 1.5 1.5 + 1.0 = 2.5 2.5 + 1.5 = 4.0 4.0 + 2.0 = 6.0 6.0 + 2.5 = 8.5 8.5 + 3.0 = 11.5 • Therefore, the missing value is 6.0.