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Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?

27, 32, 42, 62, ?, 182

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SSC Selection Post 2020 Graduation Level Question Paper (14 Dec, 2020) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is

102

The correct answer is 102.

Common patterns include: Arithmetic Progression (constant difference) Geometric Progression (constant ratio) Differences forming an Arithmetic or Geometric Progression Alternating patterns Patterns based on squares, cubes, or other mathematical operations Combinations of patterns It is helpful to calculate the differences between consecutive terms first, and if a clear pattern doesn't emerge there, calculate the differences of the differences (second-order differences), and so on. Checking ratios can also reveal geometric patterns.

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