General Intelligence Number Series Number Series Question #6558 (CAT-I)

Find the missing term in the following number series: 1, 2, 2, 4, 3, 8, 7, 10, ?

A 11
B 13
C 9
D 8
Correct Answer & Explanation
Option A
• The sequence contains two intertwined sub-series: Even-positioned terms: 2, 4, 8, 10 (differences are +2, +4, +2...) Odd-positioned terms: 1, 2, 3, 7, ? 1 + 1 = 2 2 + 1 = 3 3 + 4 = 7 7 + 4 = 11 • Hence, the missing term is 11.