ReasoningTopic 1 of 34
Number series
Pattern & method
Check differences first, then second differences, multiplication/division, squares or alternating rules.
WORKED EXAMPLEAnswer explained
Find the next number: 3, 7, 13, 21, 31, ?
Correct answer: C. 43
The differences are +4, +6, +8, +10. The next difference is +12, so 31 + 12 = 43.