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Find the next term in the series: 3, 6, 11, 18, 27, ?

1. 34
2. 38
3. 40
4. 30

Correct answer: 38

Solution

The differences between terms are 3, 5, 7, and 9, which are consecutive odd numbers. The next difference should be 11, so 27 + 11 = 38.

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