NIMCET 2025 — Reasoning PYQ
NIMCET | Reasoning | 2025What is the next number in each of the following 3 sequences?
(1) 8,17,33,67,133,?
(2) 7,23,67,203,607,?
(3) 6,27,105,423,1689,?
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
267, 1823, 6759
(Correct Answer) - B.
213, 1534, 7635
- C.
238, 1846, 6389
- D.
254,968, 3689
267, 1823, 6759
Explanation
Sequence (1):
Pattern: (n×2)±1 alternating or consistent.
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8×2+1=17
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17×2−1=33
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33×2+1=67
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67×2−1=133
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133×2+1=267
Sequence (2):
Pattern: (n×3)+constant or alternating.
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7×3+2=23
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23×3−2=67
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67×3+2=203
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203×3−2=607
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607×3+2=1823
Sequence (3):
Pattern: (n×4)+constant or alternating.
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6×4+3=27
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27×4−3=105
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105×4+3=423
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423×4−3=1689
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1689×4+3=6759
Final Result:
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(1) 267
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(2) 1823
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(3) 6759
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
Sequence (1):
Pattern: (n×2)±1 alternating or consistent.
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8×2+1=17
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17×2−1=33
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33×2+1=67
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67×2−1=133
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133×2+1=267
Sequence (2):
Pattern: (n×3)+constant or alternating.
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7×3+2=23
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23×3−2=67
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67×3+2=203
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203×3−2=607
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607×3+2=1823
Sequence (3):
Pattern: (n×4)+constant or alternating.
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6×4+3=27
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27×4−3=105
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105×4+3=423
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423×4−3=1689
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1689×4+3=6759
Final Result:
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(1) 267
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(2) 1823
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(3) 6759
Correct Answer: Option A

