Find the next number in the series: 3, 5, 10, 18, 29, 43, ?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 60
- Step 1: The differences are 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, which grow by 3 each time.
- Step 2: The next difference is 17, so the next term is 43 + 17 = 60.
Answer
60.
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