In verbal reasoning, there are several types of series that you might encounter.

These series test your ability to recognize patterns, sequences, and logical
connections between words or letters. Here are some common types along with
examples and practice questions:

### 1. Alphabet Series

**Description**: A sequence of letters following a specific pattern.

**Example**:
- Series: A, C, E, G, ?
- Pattern: +2 letters each time
- Answer: I

**Practice**:
1. Series: B, D, F, H, ?
2. Series: Z, X, V, T, ?
3. Series: A, E, I, M, ?

### 2. Number Series

**Description**: A sequence of numbers following a specific mathematical
pattern.

**Example**:
- Series: 2, 4, 8, 16, ?
- Pattern: ×2 each time
- Answer: 32
**Practice**:
1. Series: 3, 6, 9, 12, ?
2. Series: 1, 4, 9, 16, ?
3. Series: 5, 10, 20, 40, ?

### 3. Mixed Series (Alphanumeric)

**Description**: A sequence that involves both letters and numbers.

**Example**:
- Series: A1, B2, C3, D4, ?
- Pattern: Letters increment by 1, numbers increment by 1
- Answer: E5

**Practice**:
1. Series: M1, N2, O3, P4, ?
2. Series: A2, C4, E6, G8, ?
3. Series: X3, Y4, Z5, A6, ?

### 4. Word Series

**Description**: A sequence of words where you need to identify the pattern or
relationship between them.

**Example**:
- Series: Apple, Banana, Cherry, Date, ?
- Pattern: Alphabetical order
- Answer: Fig
**Practice**:
1. Series: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, ?
2. Series: Cat, Dog, Elephant, Fox, ?
3. Series: Spring, Summer, Fall, ?

### 5. Logical Series

**Description**: A series that follows a logical or contextual pattern.

**Example**:
- Series: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, ?
- Pattern: Fibonacci sequence (each number is the sum of the two preceding ones)
- Answer: 13

**Practice**:
1. Series: 2, 3, 5, 8, 12, ?
2. Series: 6, 11, 21, 41, ?
3. Series: 10, 30, 60, 90, ?

### Practice Problems with Solutions

**Alphabet Series Practice**:

1. Series: B, D, F, H, ?
- Pattern: +2 letters each time
- Answer: J
2. Series: Z, X, V, T, ?
- Pattern: -2 letters each time
- Answer: R

3. Series: A, E, I, M, ?
- Pattern: +4 letters each time
- Answer: Q

**Number Series Practice**:

1. Series: 3, 6, 9, 12, ?
- Pattern: +3 each time
- Answer: 15

2. Series: 1, 4, 9, 16, ?
- Pattern: Squares of 1, 2, 3, 4, ...
- Answer: 25 (5²)

3. Series: 5, 10, 20, 40, ?

- Pattern: ×2 each time
- Answer: 80

**Mixed Series Practice**:

1. Series: M1, N2, O3, P4, ?
- Pattern: Letters increment by 1, numbers increment by 1
 - Answer: Q5

2. Series: A2, C4, E6, G8, ?

- Pattern: Letters increment by 2, numbers increment by 2
- Answer: I10

3. Series: X3, Y4, Z5, A6, ?

- Pattern: Letters increment by 1 (loop back to A after Z), numbers increment by
1
- Answer: B7

**Word Series Practice**:

1. Series: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, ?
- Pattern: Skip one day (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, ...)
- Answer: Sunday

2. Series: Cat, Dog, Elephant, Fox, ?

- Pattern: Alphabetical order
- Answer: Giraffe

3. Series: Spring, Summer, Fall, ?

- Pattern: Seasons in order
- Answer: Winter

**Logical Series Practice**:

1. Series: 2, 3, 5, 8, 12, ?
 - Pattern: Incrementally increasing differences (+1, +2, +3, +4, ...)
- Answer: 17 (12 + 5)

2. Series: 6, 11, 21, 41, ?

- Pattern: Double the previous number and subtract 1
- Answer: 81 (41×2 - 1)

3. Series: 10, 30, 60, 90, ?

- Pattern: Increment by 30
- Answer: 120

यहाँ verbal reasoning को विभिन्न प्रकारका series को उदाहरणहरू र practice प्रश्नहरू English र Nepali mix मा:

### 1. Alphabet Series

**Description**: एक sequence of letters जसले एउटा विशेष pattern follow गर्छ।

**Example**:
- Series: A, C, E, G, ?
- Pattern: हरेक पटक 2 letters थपिएको
- Answer: I

**Practice**:
1. Series: B, D, F, H, ?
2. Series: Z, X, V, T, ?
3. Series: A, E, I, M, ?
### 2. Number Series
**Description**: एक sequence of numbers जसले एउटा विशेष mathematical pattern follow
गर्छ।

**Example**:
- Series: 2, 4, 8, 16, ?
- Pattern: हरेक पटक ×2
- Answer: 32

**Practice**:
1. Series: 3, 6, 9, 12, ?
2. Series: 1, 4, 9, 16, ?
3. Series: 5, 10, 20, 40, ?

### 3. Mixed Series (Alphanumeric)

**Description**: एक sequence जसमा letters र numbers दुबै हुन्छ।

**Example**:
- Series: A1, B2, C3, D4, ?
- Pattern: Letters +1, numbers +1
- Answer: E5

**Practice**:
1. Series: M1, N2, O3, P4, ?
2. Series: A2, C4, E6, G8, ?
3. Series: X3, Y4, Z5, A6, ?

### 4. Word Series

**Description**: एक sequence of words जहाँ तपाईँले pattern वा सम्बन्ध पत्ता लगाउनुपर्छ।

**Example**:
- Series: Apple, Banana, Cherry, Date, ?
- Pattern: Alphabetical order
- Answer: Fig

**Practice**:
1. Series: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, ?
2. Series: Cat, Dog, Elephant, Fox, ?
3. Series: Spring, Summer, Fall, ?

### 5. Logical Series

**Description**: एक series जसले एउटा logical वा contextual pattern follow गर्छ।

**Example**:
- Series: 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, ?
- Pattern: Fibonacci sequence (हरेक number अघिल्लो दुई number को sum हो)
- Answer: 13

**Practice**:
1. Series: 2, 3, 5, 8, 12, ?
2. Series: 6, 11, 21, 41, ?
3. Series: 10, 30, 60, 90, ?

### Practice Problems with Solutions

**Alphabet Series Practice**:

1. Series: B, D, F, H, ?
- Pattern: हरेक पटक 2 letters थपिएको
- Answer: J

2. Series: Z, X, V, T, ?
- Pattern: हरेक पटक 2 letters घटाइएको
- Answer: R

3. Series: A, E, I, M, ?
- Pattern: हरेक पटक 4 letters थपिएको
- Answer: Q

**Number Series Practice**:

1. Series: 3, 6, 9, 12, ?
- Pattern: हरेक पटक 3 थपिएको
- Answer: 15

2. Series: 1, 4, 9, 16, ?
- Pattern: 1, 2, 3, 4 को square
 - Answer: 25 (5²)

3. Series: 5, 10, 20, 40, ?

- Pattern: हरेक पटक ×2
- Answer: 80

**Mixed Series Practice**:

1. Series: M1, N2, O3, P4, ?
- Pattern: Letters +1, numbers +1
- Answer: Q5

2. Series: A2, C4, E6, G8, ?

- Pattern: Letters +2, numbers +2
- Answer: I10

3. Series: X3, Y4, Z5, A6, ?

- Pattern: Letters +1 (Z पछि A मा loop), numbers +1
- Answer: B7

**Word Series Practice**:

1. Series: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, ?
- Pattern: एक दिन skip (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, ...)
- Answer: Sunday

2. Series: Cat, Dog, Elephant, Fox, ?

 - Pattern: Alphabetical order
- Answer: Giraffe

3. Series: Spring, Summer, Fall, ?

- Pattern: Seasons को क्रम
- Answer: Winter

**Logical Series Practice**:

1. Series: 2, 3, 5, 8, 12, ?
- Pattern: बढ्दो differences (+1, +2, +3, +4, ...)
- Answer: 17 (12 + 5)

2. Series: 6, 11, 21, 41, ?

- Pattern: हरेक पटक double र subtract 1
- Answer: 81 (41×2 - 1)

3. Series: 10, 30, 60, 90, ?

- Pattern: हरेक पटक 30 थपिएको
- Answer: 120

Alphabet series in verbal reasoning are sequences of letters arranged according to a

specific pattern or rule. These patterns test your ability to identify the rule
governing the sequence and predict the next elements in the series. Here are some
common types of alphabet series with examples:

### 1. Simple Alphabet Series

**Example:** A, B, C, D, E, F, ?

**Pattern:** Consecutive letters of the alphabet.

**Next Letter:** G

### 2. Skipping Alphabet Series

**Example:** A, C, E, G, ?

**Pattern:** Every second letter of the alphabet.

**Next Letter:** I

### 3. Reversed Alphabet Series

**Example:** Z, Y, X, W, ?

**Pattern:** Consecutive letters of the alphabet in reverse order.

**Next Letter:** V

### 4. Alternate Series

**Example:** A, B, D, E, G, H, ?

**Pattern:** Alternating between consecutive letters and skipping one letter.

**Next Letter:** J

### 5. Series with a Fixed Interval

**Example:** A, D, G, J, ?

**Pattern:** Every third letter of the alphabet.

**Next Letter:** M

### 6. Repeated Series

**Example:** A, A, B, B, C, C, ?

**Pattern:** Each letter is repeated twice before moving to the next letter.

**Next Letter:** D

### 7. Combination Series

**Example:** A, Z, B, Y, C, X, ?
**Pattern:** Combination of ascending and descending orders from opposite ends
of the alphabet.

**Next Letters:** D, W

### 8. Position-Based Series

**Example:** A, C, F, J, ?

**Pattern:** Position in the alphabet increases by 2, 3, 4, etc.

**Next Letter:** O (A+2=B, B+3=E, E+4=I, I+5=O)

### 9. Series Involving the Alphabet's Numerical Position

**Example:** A1, B2, C3, D4, ?

**Pattern:** Alphabet letter with its corresponding position number.

**Next Term:** E5

### 10. Complex Alphabet Series

**Example:** A, Z, B, Y, C, X, D, ?
**Pattern:** Alternate letters from the beginning and end of the alphabet.

**Next Letter:** W

### 11. Increasing and Decreasing Interval Series

**Example:** A, D, G, J, M, ?

**Pattern:** Each letter is 3 places ahead of the previous one.

**Next Letter:** P

### 12. Mixed Series

**Example:** A, B, D, G, K, ?

**Pattern:** Increasing intervals of 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.

**Next Letter:** P

### 13. Conditional Series

**Example:** A, B, D, H, ?

**Pattern:** Doubling the interval each time (1, 2, 4, etc.).

**Next Letter:** O

### Practice Problem

1. **Series:** B, D, G, K, ?
**Pattern:** Incrementing positions by 2, 3, 4, etc.
**Next Letter:** P

By understanding and practicing these types of series, you can improve your skills
in identifying patterns and solving verbal reasoning questions effectively.

वर्बल रीज़निंगमा प्रयोग हुने अल्फाबेट सिरिज विभिन्न प्रकारका हुन्छन्, जसमा के ही विशेष ढाँचाहरू वा नियमहरू अनुसार अक्षरहरूको क्रमबद्धता हुन्छ। यी
ढाँचाहरूले तपाईँको क्षमता परीक्षण गर्छन् कि तपाईँले यस सिरिजमा प्रयोग भएका नियम पहिचान गर्न र अर्को तत्वहरू अनुमान गर्न सक्नुहुन्छ। यहाँ के ही
सामान्य प्रकारका अल्फाबेट सिरिजहरू उदाहरणसहित दिइएको छ:

### १. सरल अल्फाबेट सिरिज

**उदाहरण:** A, B, C, D, E, F, ?

**ढाँचा:** अल्फाबेटको क्रमागत अक्षरहरू।

**अर्को अक्षर:** G

### २. अक्षरहरू उफ्रने सिरिज

**उदाहरण:** A, C, E, G, ?

**ढाँचा:** प्रत्येक दोस्रो अक्षर।

**अर्को अक्षर:** I

### ३. उल्टो अल्फाबेट सिरिज

**उदाहरण:** Z, Y, X, W, ?

**ढाँचा:** अल्फाबेटको क्रमागत अक्षरहरू उल्टो क्रममा।

**अर्को अक्षर:** V

### ४. वैकल्पिक सिरिज

**उदाहरण:** A, B, D, E, G, H, ?

**ढाँचा:** क्रमागत अक्षरहरू र एक अक्षर उफ्रने।

**अर्को अक्षर:** J

### ५. निश्चित अन्तरालको सिरिज

**उदाहरण:** A, D, G, J, ?

**ढाँचा:** प्रत्येक तेस्रो अक्षर।

**अर्को अक्षर:** M

### ६. दोहोरिने सिरिज

**उदाहरण:** A, A, B, B, C, C, ?

**ढाँचा:** प्रत्येक अक्षर दुई पटक दोहोर्याइन्छ।

**अर्को अक्षर:** D

### ७. संयोजन सिरिज

**उदाहरण:** A, Z, B, Y, C, X, ?

**ढाँचा:** अल्फाबेटको आरम्भ र अन्त्यबाट क्रमागत रूपमा अक्षरहरूको संयोजन।

**अर्को अक्षर:** D, W

### ८. स्थितिमा आधारित सिरिज

**उदाहरण:** A, C, F, J, ?

**ढाँचा:** अल्फाबेटमा स्थिति २, ३, ४ आदि बढ्दै जान्छ।

**अर्को अक्षर:** O (A+2=B, B+3=E, E+4=I, I+5=O)

### ९. अल्फाबेटको संख्यात्मक स्थितिमा आधारित सिरिज

**उदाहरण:** A1, B2, C3, D4, ?

**ढाँचा:** अक्षर र यसको अनुक्रम अनुसार संख्या।

**अर्को टर्म:** E5

### १०. जटिल अल्फाबेट सिरिज

**उदाहरण:** A, Z, B, Y, C, X, D, ?

**ढाँचा:** आरम्भ र अन्त्यबाट वैकल्पिक अक्षरहरू।

**अर्को अक्षर:** W

### ११. बढ्दो र घट्दो अन्तरालको सिरिज

**उदाहरण:** A, D, G, J, M, ?

**ढाँचा:** प्रत्येक अक्षर अघिल्लो भन्दा ३ स्थान अगाडि हुन्छ।

**अर्को अक्षर:** P

### १२. मिश्रित सिरिज

**उदाहरण:** A, B, D, G, K, ?

**ढाँचा:** बढ्दो अन्तराल १, २, ३, ४, आदि।

**अर्को अक्षर:** P

### १३. सर्तसहितको सिरिज

**उदाहरण:** A, B, D, H, ?

**ढाँचा:** प्रत्येक पटक अन्तराल दोब्बर (१, २, ४, आदि)।

**अर्को अक्षर:** O

### अभ्यास समस्या

१. **सिरिज:** B, D, G, K, ?

**ढाँचा:** स्थानहरू २, ३, ४, आदि बढ्दै।

**अर्को अक्षर:** P

यी प्रकारका सिरिजहरू बुझेर र अभ्यास गरेर, तपाईँले ढाँचाहरू पहिचान गर्ने र वर्बल रीज़निंगका प्रश्नहरू प्रभावकारी रूपमा समाधान गर्न सक्नुहुन्छ।

In verbal reasoning, number series problems test your ability to identify patterns
and relationships between numbers in a sequence. Here are some common types of
number series with examples:

1. **Arithmetic Series**: The difference between consecutive numbers is constant.

- Example: 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, ...
- Pattern: Each number is obtained by adding 3 to the previous number.

2. **Geometric Series**: Each number is obtained by multiplying the previous

number by a fixed number.
- Example: 3, 9, 27, 81, ...
- Pattern: Each number is obtained by multiplying the previous number by 3.

3. **Fibonacci Series**: Each number is the sum of the two preceding ones.
- Example: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, ...
- Pattern: Each number is the sum of the two preceding numbers.

4. **Square Series**: Each number is a perfect square.

- Example: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ...
 - Pattern: Each number is the square of its position in the sequence (1^2, 2^2,
3^2, ...).

5. **Cube Series**: Each number is a perfect cube.

- Example: 1, 8, 27, 64, 125, ...
- Pattern: Each number is the cube of its position in the sequence (1^3, 2^3,
3^3, ...).

6. **Triangular Number Series**: Each number is the sum of the first n natural
numbers.
- Example: 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, ...
- Pattern: Each number is obtained by adding the next natural number (1, 1+2,
1+2+3, ...).

7. **Prime Number Series**: Each number is a prime number.

- Example: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, ...
- Pattern: Each number is a prime number.

8. **Alternating Series**: The series alternates between two sequences.

- Example: 1, 2, 4, 3, 7, 4, 10, 5, ...
- Pattern: The series alternates between adding 1 and adding 3.

9. **Mixed Series**: A combination of different operations or patterns.

- Example: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ...
- Pattern: The differences between consecutive terms increase by 2 (4, 6, 8, ...).

10. **Factorial Series**: Each number is a factorial.

 - Example: 1, 2, 6, 24, 120, ...
- Pattern: Each number is the factorial of its position in the sequence (1!, 2!,
3!, ...).

11. **Exponential Series**: Each number is a power of a fixed number.

- Example: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, ...
- Pattern: Each number is a power of 2 (2^1, 2^2, 2^3, ...).

Understanding these types can help you quickly identify the pattern in a given
number series problem.

वाचिक तर्क शक्ति (verbal reasoning) मा संख्यात्मक श्रेणी (number series) को समस्याहरूले श्रेणीमा भएका संख्याहरू बीचको
ढाँचा र सम्बन्ध पत्ता लगाउन तपाईंको क्षमताको परीक्षण गर्छन्। यहाँ सामान्यतया प्रयोग हुने के हि प्रकारका संख्यात्मक श्रेणीहरू छन्:

1. **अंकगणितीय श्रेणी (Arithmetic Series)**: लगातार संख्याहरू बीचको फरक स्थिर हुन्छ।
- उदाहरण: 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, ...
- ढाँचा: प्रत्येक संख्या पहिलेको संख्यामा 3 थपेर प्राप्त हुन्छ।

2. **ज्यामितीय श्रेणी (Geometric Series)**: प्रत्येक संख्या पहिलेको संख्यालाई एक स्थिर संख्याले गुणन गरेर प्राप्त हुन्छ।
- उदाहरण: 3, 9, 27, 81, ...
- ढाँचा: प्रत्येक संख्या पहिलेको संख्यालाई 3 ले गुणन गरेर प्राप्त हुन्छ।

3. **फिबोनाच्ची श्रेणी (Fibonacci Series)**: प्रत्येक संख्या अघिल्ला दुई संख्याहरूको योगफल हो।
- उदाहरण: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, ...
- ढाँचा: प्रत्येक संख्या अघिल्ला दुई संख्याहरूको योगफल हो।
4. **वर्ग श्रेणी (Square Series)**: प्रत्येक संख्या एक पूर्ण वर्ग हो।
- उदाहरण: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ...
- ढाँचा: प्रत्येक संख्या उसको क्रममा रहेको संख्याको वर्ग हो (1^2, 2^2, 3^2, ...)।

5. **घन श्रेणी (Cube Series)**: प्रत्येक संख्या एक पूर्ण घन हो।

- उदाहरण: 1, 8, 27, 64, 125, ...
- ढाँचा: प्रत्येक संख्या उसको क्रममा रहेको संख्याको घन हो (1^3, 2^3, 3^3, ...)।

6. **त्रिकोणीय संख्याहरूको श्रेणी (Triangular Number Series)**: प्रत्येक संख्या पहिलो n प्राकृ तिक संख्याहरूको योगफल
हो।

- उदाहरण: 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, ...

- ढाँचा: प्रत्येक संख्या अर्को प्राकृ तिक संख्या थपेर प्राप्त हुन्छ (1, 1+2, 1+2+3, ...)।

7. **प्रधान संख्या श्रेणी (Prime Number Series)**: प्रत्येक संख्या प्रधान संख्या हो।
- उदाहरण: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, ...
- ढाँचा: प्रत्येक संख्या प्रधान संख्या हो।

8. **पर्यायी श्रेणी (Alternating Series)**: श्रेणी दुई फरक ढाँचाहरू बीचमा परिवर्तन हुन्छ।
- उदाहरण: 1, 2, 4, 3, 7, 4, 10, 5, ...
- ढाँचा: श्रेणीले 1 थप्ने र 3 थप्ने बीचमा परिवर्तन हुन्छ।

9. **मिश्रित श्रेणी (Mixed Series)**: विभिन्न सञ्चालनहरू वा ढाँचाहरूको संयोजन।

- उदाहरण: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ...
 - ढाँचा: लगातार संख्याहरू बीचको फरक 2 ले बढ्छ (4, 6, 8, ...)।

10. **फ्याक्टोरियल श्रेणी (Factorial Series)**: प्रत्येक संख्या एक फ्याक्टोरियल हो।

- उदाहरण: 1, 2, 6, 24, 120, ...
- ढाँचा: प्रत्येक संख्या उसको क्रममा रहेको संख्याको फ्याक्टोरियल हो (1!, 2!, 3!, ...)।

11. **घातांक श्रेणी (Exponential Series)**: प्रत्येक संख्या एक स्थिर संख्याको घात हो।
- उदाहरण: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, ...
- ढाँचा: प्रत्येक संख्या 2 को घात हो (2^1, 2^2, 2^3, ...)।

यी प्रकारहरूको बुझाइले तपाईंलाई दिइएको संख्यात्मक श्रेणी समस्यामा ढाँचा चाँडै पत्ता लगाउन मद्दत गर्दछ।

In verbal reasoning, mixed (alphanumeric) series involve sequences that include

both letters and numbers. These series can be challenging because they require
understanding patterns in both numerical and alphabetical sequences. Here are
some common types of mixed alphanumeric series with examples:

### 1. **Simple Alternating Series**

In this type, numbers and letters alternate in a straightforward pattern.

**Example:**
A1, B2, C3, D4, E5
- The letters increment by one position in the alphabet.
- The numbers increment by one.

### 2. **Pattern-Based Series**

This type involves a specific pattern applied to both letters and numbers.

**Example:**
A2, C4, E6, G8, I10
- The letters increment by two positions in the alphabet.
- The numbers increment by two.

### 3. **Repetition-Based Series**

This type involves repeating sequences of letters and numbers.

**Example:**
A1, B2, A3, B4, A5, B6
- The letters alternate between A and B.
- The numbers increment by one.

### 4. **Combined Patterns Series**

In this type, there are different patterns for the letters and numbers.

**Example:**
A1, C2, E3, G4, I5
- The letters increment by two positions in the alphabet.
- The numbers increment by one.

### 5. **Skipping Patterns**

This type involves skipping certain positions in the alphabet or the sequence of
numbers.
**Example:**
A2, D4, G6, J8, M10
- The letters increment by three positions in the alphabet.
- The numbers increment by two.

### 6. **Decrementing Series**

In this type, the series involves decrementing letters or numbers.

**Example:**
E5, D4, C3, B2, A1
- The letters decrement by one position in the alphabet.
- The numbers decrement by one.

### 7. **Mixed Increments and Decrements**

This type involves a combination of increasing and decreasing sequences.

**Example:**
A10, B8, C6, D4, E2
- The letters increment by one position in the alphabet.
- The numbers decrement by two.

### 8. **Complex Patterns**

In this type, there can be more complex relationships between the letters and
numbers.
**Example:**
A1, B4, D9, G16, K25
- The letters follow the pattern of adding the positions of previous letters (A+1=B,
B+2=D, D+3=G, G+4=K).
- The numbers are the squares of their positions in the series (1², 2², 3², 4², 5²).

### 9. **Embedded Series**

In this type, the letters and numbers follow separate patterns but are combined into
one series.

**Example:**
A1, B3, C2, D4, E3
- The letters increment by one position in the alphabet.
- The numbers follow the pattern of +2, -1 alternately.

Understanding these patterns and practicing with examples can help in identifying
and solving mixed alphanumeric series problems in verbal reasoning.

Verbal reasoning मा, mixed (alphanumeric) series भन्नाले अक्षर र संख्या दुवै समेटिएका क्रमहरूलाई जनाउँछ। यी
श्रृंखलाहरू चुनौतीपूर्ण हुन सक्छन् किनभने तिनीहरूले संख्यात्मक र वर्णमालाको दुवै श्रृंखलामा ढाँचाहरू बुझ्न आवश्यक छ। यहाँ के हि सामान्य प्रकारका
mixed alphanumeric श्रृंखलाहरू छन् र तिनका उदाहरणहरू:

### १. **साधारण वैकल्पिक श्रृंखला (Simple Alternating Series)**

यस प्रकारमा, संख्याहरू र अक्षरहरू साधारण ढाँचामा वैकल्पिक रूपमा प्रस्तुत गरिन्छ।

**उदाहरण:**
A1, B2, C3, D4, E5
- अक्षरहरू वर्णमालामा एक स्थानले बढ्दछन्।
- संख्याहरू एकले बढ्दछन्।

### २. **ढाँचामा आधारित श्रृंखला (Pattern-Based Series)**

यस प्रकारमा, अक्षर र संख्याहरूमा एक विशेष ढाँचा लागू गरिन्छ।

**उदाहरण:**
A2, C4, E6, G8, I10
- अक्षरहरू वर्णमालामा दुई स्थानले बढ्दछन्।
- संख्याहरू दुईले बढ्दछन्।

### ३. **पुनरावृत्ति आधारित श्रृंखला (Repetition-Based Series)**

यस प्रकारमा, अक्षर र संख्याहरूको पुनरावृत्ति हुने क्रम हुन्छ।

**उदाहरण:**
A1, B2, A3, B4, A5, B6
- अक्षरहरू A र B बीचमा वैकल्पिक हुन्छन्।
- संख्याहरू एकले बढ्दछन्।

### ४. **संयुक्त ढाँचाहरू श्रृंखला (Combined Patterns Series)**

यस प्रकारमा, अक्षर र संख्याहरूको फरक ढाँचा हुन्छ।

**उदाहरण:**
A1, C2, E3, G4, I5
- अक्षरहरू वर्णमालामा दुई स्थानले बढ्दछन्।
- संख्याहरू एकले बढ्दछन्।

### ५. **छोड्ने ढाँचाहरू (Skipping Patterns)**

यस प्रकारमा, वर्णमाला वा संख्याको के ही स्थानहरू छोडिन्छ।

**उदाहरण:**
A2, D4, G6, J8, M10
- अक्षरहरू वर्णमालामा तीन स्थानले बढ्दछन्।
- संख्याहरू दुईले बढ्दछन्।

### ६. **घट्ने श्रृंखला (Decrementing Series)**

यस प्रकारमा, श्रृंखलामा अक्षर वा संख्याहरू घट्छन्।

**उदाहरण:**
E5, D4, C3, B2, A1
- अक्षरहरू वर्णमालामा एक स्थानले घट्दछन्।
- संख्याहरू एकले घट्दछन्।

### ७. **मिश्रित वृद्धी र ह्रास (Mixed Increments and Decrements)**

यस प्रकारमा, वृद्धि र ह्रासको संयोजन हुन्छ।

**उदाहरण:**
A10, B8, C6, D4, E2
- अक्षरहरू वर्णमालामा एक स्थानले बढ्दछन्।
- संख्याहरू दुईले घट्दछन्।

### ८. **जटिल ढाँचाहरू (Complex Patterns)**

यस प्रकारमा, अक्षर र संख्याहरू बीचमा अधिक जटिल सम्बन्धहरू हुन्छन्।

**उदाहरण:**
A1, B4, D9, G16, K25
- अक्षरहरू अघिल्ला अक्षरहरूको स्थानहरूको योग अनुसार बढ्छन् (A+1=B, B+2=D, D+3=G, G+4=K)।
- संख्याहरू तिनीहरूको स्थानको वर्ग हुन्छन् (1², 2², 3², 4², 5²)।

### ९. **समाविष्ट श्रृंखला (Embedded Series)**

यस प्रकारमा, अक्षर र संख्याहरूको फरक ढाँचाहरू हुन्छन् तर एक श्रृंखलामा संयोजन हुन्छन्।

**उदाहरण:**
A1, B3, C2, D4, E3
- अक्षरहरू वर्णमालामा एक स्थानले बढ्दछन्।
- संख्याहरू +2, -1 को ढाँचामा हुन्छन्।

यी ढाँचाहरू बुझेर र अभ्यास गरेर, mixed alphanumeric श्रृंखलाहरूको समस्याहरू समाधान गर्न सजिलो हुन्छ।

Alphanumeric series in verbal reasoning involve sequences that include both letters
and numbers, and sometimes symbols. These sequences test a person's ability to
recognize patterns and apply logical thinking to find the next element in the series.
Here are some common types of alphanumeric series with examples:
### 1. **Simple Alphanumeric Series**
In this type, a straightforward pattern is followed involving both letters and
numbers.

**Example:**
- Series: A1, B2, C3, D4, ...
- Pattern: Each letter increases by one position in the alphabet, and each number
increases by 1.

**Next in the series:**

- E5

### 2. **Alternate Letter and Number Series**

In this type, letters and numbers appear alternately, with separate patterns for each.

**Example:**
- Series: A1, C2, E3, G4, ...
- Pattern: Letters increase by 2 positions in the alphabet, and numbers increase by
1.

**Next in the series:**

- I5

### 3. **Complex Alphanumeric Series**

In this type, both letters and numbers follow more intricate patterns.
**Example:**
- Series: A1, B4, C9, D16, ...
- Pattern: Letters increase by one position in the alphabet, and numbers are squares
of their position (1^2, 2^2, 3^2, ...).

**Next in the series:**

- E25

### 4. **Skipping Alphanumeric Series**

This involves skipping certain letters or numbers.

**Example:**
- Series: A1, D2, G3, J4, ...
- Pattern: Letters skip two positions in the alphabet, and numbers increase by 1.

**Next in the series:**

- M5

### 5. **Reversed Alphanumeric Series**

Here, the pattern involves a reverse sequence for either letters or numbers.

**Example:**
- Series: Z1, Y2, X3, W4, ...
- Pattern: Letters decrease by one position in the alphabet, and numbers increase by
1.
**Next in the series:**
- V5

### 6. **Pattern-Based Alphanumeric Series**

A pattern might be applied to either letters or numbers or both, often requiring
multiple steps.

**Example:**
- Series: A2, C4, E6, G8, ...
- Pattern: Letters increase by 2 positions in the alphabet, and numbers increase by
2.

**Next in the series:**

- I10

### 7. **Mixed Pattern Alphanumeric Series**

Combines different types of patterns within the same series.

**Example:**
- Series: A1, C3, E5, G7, ...
- Pattern: Letters increase by 2 positions in the alphabet, and numbers increase by
2.

**Next in the series:**

- I9
### 8. **Symbol-Included Alphanumeric Series**
Involves a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols.

**Example:**
- Series: A1#, B2$, C3%, D4&, ...
- Pattern: Letters increase by one position in the alphabet, numbers increase by 1,
and symbols follow a specific order.

**Next in the series:**

- E5*

Understanding these patterns and practicing different types of series can

significantly improve one's ability in verbal reasoning tasks.

Important Definitions
Let us know some of the important definitions related to the number series.

Real Numbers

The numbers that are not imaginary are called real numbers. They include natural numbers, whole
numbers, rational numbers, irrational numbers and fractions.

Irrational Numbers
The real numbers that cannot be expressed in the form of p/q are called irrational numbers. They
include non terminating and non recurring decimal numbers.

Rational Numbers

The real numbers which can be expressed in the form of p/q are called rational numbers. They
include fractions, integers, decimals, natural numbers and whole numbers.

Natural Numbers

The numbers used for counting purposes are called natural numbers. They are also known as
counting numbers.

Whole Numbers

The counting numbers with zero are known as whole numbers. The smallest whole number is 1.

Integers

Whole numbers with negative natural numbers are known as integers. The positive natural numbers
are called positive integers and negative numbers are called negative integers.

Fractions

Fractions are numbers used to represent a part of a whole. The fraction has two parts such as
numerator and denominator. It is written in the form of a/b, where a and b are integers and a is
called numerator and b is called denominator.

Even Numbers

Numbers completely divisible by 2 are known as even numbers. Even numbers can be written as 2k,
where k is an integer.

Odd Numbers

Numbers that are not completely divisible by 2 are known as odd numbers. These are the opposite
of even numbers.

Prime Numbers

Prime Numbers are the numbers greater than 1 and they have only two factors, 1 and the number
itself. 2 is the smallest and only even prime number.

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Types of Question Asked in Number Series
Various types of questions are asked from the number series, Some of them are as follows.

1. Addition Series

In this type of number series, specific numbers based on some pattern are added to get the next
number.

2. Subtraction Series

In this type of number series, specific numbers based on some pattern are subtracted to get the next
number.

3. Multiplication Series

In this type of number series, a particular type of number pattern is multiplied to get the next
number.

4. Division Series

In this type of number series, a particular type of number pattern is divided to get the next number.

5. Square Series

In this type of number series, each number is a perfect square of a particular number pattern.

6. Cube Series

In this type of number series, each number is a perfect cube of a particular number pattern.

7. Fibonacci Series

In this type of number series, the next number is the addition of two previous numbers.

8. Alternating Series

In this type of number series, multiple number patterns are used alternatively to form a series.

9. Mixed Operator Series

In this type of number series, multiple operators are applied to get the next number in the series.
10. Arranging Number

In this type of number series, candidates need to rearrange numbers, as specified, and then answer
the given questions.

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How to Solve Question Based on Number Series – Know all Tips and
Tricks

Candidates can find different tips and tricks from below for solving the questions related to number
series.

Candidates can find various tips and tricks from below for solving the questions related to the
Number Series.

Tip # 1: Candidates need to find the process involved in the given series such as addition,
subtraction, multiplication, division, and so on to find out the correct answer.

Tip # 2: For arranging type series, candidates need to rearrange the given series by using various
processes to find out the correct answer.

Tip # 3: We can write every prime number greater than 3 as (6k + 1) or (6k – 1), where k is a natural
number.

Number Series Solved Sample Questions

Question 1: What should come in place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following series?

8, 15, ?, 50, 78, 113

Solution: The series follows the following pattern: 8 + 7 = 15

15 + 14 = 29

29 + 21 = 50

50 + 28 = 78

78 + 35 = 113

∴ The required term will be 29.

Question 2: What should come in place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following series?
76, 80, 71, 87, ?, 98

Solution: The series follows the following pattern: 76 + 22 = 80

80 – 32 = 71

71 + 42 = 87

87 – 52 = 62

62 + 62 = 98

∴ The required term in the series will be 62.

Question 3: What should come in place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following series?

23, 535, 486, 702, 677, 741, ?

Solution: The series follows the following pattern: 23 + (8)3 = 535

535 – (7)2 = 486

486 + (6)3 = 702

702 – (5)2 = 677

677 + (4)3 = 741

741 – (3)2 = 732

∴ The next term in the series will be 732.

Question 4: What should come in place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following number series?

45, 139, 561, 2811, 16873, ?

Solution: The series follows the following pattern: 45 × 3 + 4 = 139

139 × 4 + 5 = 561

561 × 5 + 6 = 2811

2811 × 6 + 7 = 16873

16873 × 7 + 8 = 118119
∴ The next term in the series will be 118119

Question 5: What should come in place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following series?

16, 40, 140, 630, 3465, ?

Solution: The series follows the following pattern: 16 × 2.5 = 40

40 × 3.5 = 140

140 × 4.5 = 630

630 × 5.5 = 3465

3465 × 6.5 = 22522.5

∴ The next term in the series will be 22522.5

Question 6: What should come in place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following number series?

72, 108, 216, 540, ?

Solution: The pattern of the above series is as follows, 72 × 1 = 72

72 × 1.5 = 108

108 × 2 = 216

216 × 2.5 = 540

540 × 3 = 1620

∴ The next term in the series will be 1620

Question 7: What should come in place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following number series?

1680, 210, 30, 5, ?, 0.25

Solution: 1680/8 = 210 210/7 = 30

30/6 = 5

5/5 = 1

1/4 = 0.25
∴ The next term in the series will be 1

Question 8: Select the option that will correctly fill in the blank and complete the following series.

37, 41, 43, 47, 53, 59, ?

Solution: Given series is a series of consecutive prime numbers starting from 39. The prime number
immediately after 59 is 61.

Hence, 61 will complete the series.

Question 9: Find the wrong number in the given series.

37, 43, 55, 73, 99, 127

Solution: The series follows the following pattern: 37 + 6 = 43

43 + 12 = 55

55 + 18 = 73

73 + 24 = 97

97 + 30 = 127

∴ The wrong term in the given series is 99.

Question 10: Find the wrong number in the given series.

33, 133, 400, 800, 802, 1

Solution: The series follows the following pattern: 33 × 4 + 1 = 133

133 × 3 + 1 = 400

400 × 2 + 1 = 801

801 × 1 + 1 = 802

800 × 0 + 1 = 1

∴ The wrong term in the given series is 800

Types of Number Series Reasoning Questions
Now that the number series reasoning basics are covered, let us see below the various types of
number series reasoning questions that may come in your competitive exams:

1. Addition Number Series: In this type of number series reasoning, specific numbers based on
some pattern are added to get the next number.

2. Subtraction Number Series: In these type of number series reasoning questions, specific
numbers based on some pattern are subtracted to get the next number.

3. Multiplication Number Series: In this type of number series reasoning, a particular type of
number pattern is multiplied to get the next number.

4. Division Number Series: In these type of number series reasoning questions, a particular type of
number pattern is divided to get the next number.

5. Square Number Series: In square number series reasoning, each number is a perfect square of a
particular number pattern.

6. Cube Number Series: In these type of number series reasoning questions, each number is a
perfect cube of a particular number pattern.

7. Fibonacci Number Series: In this type of number series reasoning, the next number is the
addition of two previous numbers.

8. Alternating Number Series: In these type of number series reasoning questions, multiple number
patterns are used alternatively to form a series.

9. Mixed Operator Number Series: In this type of number series reasoning, multiple operators are
applied to get the next number in the series.

10. Arranging Number Series: In these type of number series reasoning questions, candidates need
to rearrange numbers, as specified, and then answer the given questions.

Learn about Sequences and Series.

Tips and Number Series Reasoning Tricks

Candidates can find various tips and number series reasoning tricks below for solving the questions
related to this logical reasoning section.

Tip 1: Candidates need to find the process involved in the given series such as addition, subtraction,
multiplication, division, and so on to find out the correct answer.

Tip 2: For arranging type number series, candidates need to rearrange the given series by using
various processes to find out the correct answer.

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Solved Number Series Questions in Logical Reasoning

Find below solved number series reasoning questions to help you better understand different types
of problems:

Addition Number Series:

Question 1: Find the next number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, ?

A) 28

B) 30

C) 32

D) 36

Answer:
B) 30

Explanation:

The series follows the pattern of adding consecutive odd numbers:

2+1=3

6+3=9

12 + 5 = 17

20 + 7 = 27

So, the next number will be 27 + 9 = 36.

Subtraction Number Series:

Question 2: Find the next number in the series: 64, 58, 52, 46, ?

A) 40

B) 38

C) 42

D) 44

Answer:

A) 40

Explanation:

The series follows the pattern of subtracting consecutive even numbers:

64 - 6 = 58

58 - 6 = 52

52 - 6 = 46

So, the next number will be 46 - 6 = 40.

Multiplication Number Series:

Question 3: Find the next number in the series: 3, 9, 27, 81, ?

A) 121

B) 162

C) 243

D) 154

Answer:

C) 243

Explanation:

The series follows the pattern of multiplying by 3:

3×3=9

9 × 3 = 27

27 × 3 = 81

So, the next number will be 81 × 3 = 243.

Division Number Series:

Question 4: Find the next number in the series: 240, 60, 15, 5, ?

A) 2

B) 1

C) 4

D) 3

Answer:
A) 2

Explanation:

The series follows the pattern of dividing by 4:

240 ÷ 4 = 60

60 ÷ 4 = 15

15 ÷ 3 = 5

So, the next number will be 5 ÷ 3 = 2.

Square Number Series:

Question 5: Find the next number in the series: 1, 4, 9, 16, ?

A) 20

B) 25

C) 30

D) 36

Answer:

D) 36

Explanation:

The series represents the squares of consecutive natural numbers:

1^2 = 1

2^2 = 4

3^2 = 9

4^2 = 16

So, the next number will be 5^2 = 25.

Cube Number Series:

Question 6: Find the next number in the series: 8, 27, 64, 125, ?

A) 200

B) 216

C) 256

D) 150

Answer:

B) 216

Explanation:

The series represents the cubes of consecutive natural numbers:

2^3 = 8

3^3 = 27

4^3 = 64

5^3 = 125

So, the next number will be 6^3 = 216.

Fibonacci Number Series:

Question 7: Find the next number in the series: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, ?

A) 6

B) 7

C) 8

D) 9
Answer:

C) 8

Explanation:

The series follows the pattern of adding the two previous numbers to get the next number:

0+1=1

1+1=2

1+2=3

2+3=5

So, the next number will be 3 + 5 = 8.

Alternating Number Series:

Question 8: Find the next number in the series: 4, 9, 6, 11, 8, ?

A) 7

B) 12

C) 13

D) 9

Answer:

A) 7

Explanation:

The series follows the pattern of alternating between adding 5 and subtracting 3:

4+5=9

9-3=6

6 + 5 = 11
11 - 3 = 8

So, the next number will be 8 + 5 = 13.

Mixed Operator Number Series:

Question 9: Find the next number in the series: 12, 7, 21, 16, 30, ?

A) 35

B) 40

C) 25

D) 45

Answer:

A) 35

Explanation:

The series follows the pattern of alternately subtracting 5 and adding 14:

12 - 5 = 7

7 + 14 = 21

21 - 5 = 16

16 + 14 = 30

So, the next number will be 30 - 5 = 25.

Arranging Number Series:

Question 10: Arrange the following numbers in ascending order: 56, 34, 72, 25, 62

A) 25, 34, 56, 62, 72

B) 25, 56, 34, 72, 62

C) 72, 62, 34, 56, 25

D) 25, 34, 56, 72, 62

Answer:

A) 25, 34, 56, 62, 72

Explanation:

The numbers in ascending order are: 25, 34, 56, 62, 72.

1. A numerical series is given in which a number is wrongly placed. You are asked to
identify that particular wrong number.
2. A numerical series is given in which a specific number is missing. You are required to
find out that missing number.
3. A complete numerical series is followed by an incomplete numerical series. You need to
solve that incomplete numerical series in the same pattern in which the complete
numerical series is given.

Different types of Number Series:

The most common patterns followed by number series are:

 Series consisting of Perfect Squares:

A series based on Perfect squares is most of the times based on the perfect squares of the
numbers in a specific order & generally one of the numbers is missing in this type of series.

Example:324, 361, 400, 441,?

Sol: 324 = 182 , 361 = 192, 400 = 202, 441 = 212, 484 = 222

 Perfect Cube Series:

It is based on the cubes of numbers in a particular order and one of the numbers is missing in the
series.

Example:512, 729, 1000,?

Sol:83, 93, 103, 113

  Geometric Series:

It is based on either descending or ascending order of numbers and each successive number is
obtained by dividing or multiplying the previous number by a specific number.

Example:4, 36, 324, 2916?

Sol:4 x 9 = 36, 36 x 9 = 324, 324 x 9 = 2916, 2916 x 9 = 26244.

 Arithmetic Series:

It consists of a series in which the next term is obtained by adding/subtracting a constant number
to its previous term. Example: 4, 9, 14, 19, 24, 29, 34 in which the number to be added to get the
new number is 5.

 Two-stage Type Series:

In a two step Arithmetic series, the differences of consecutive numbers themselves form an
arithmetic series.

Example: 1, 3, 6, 10, 15.....

Sol:3 - 1 = 2, 6 - 3 = 3, 10 - 6 = 4, 15 - 10 = 5....
Now, we get an arithmetic sequence 2, 3, 4, 5......
Hence 6 will be added to the last number given, so answer would 15 + 6 = 21

 Mixed Series:

This particular type of series may have more than one pattern arranged in a single series or it
may have been created according to any of the unorthodox rules.

Example:10, 22, 46, 94, 190,?

Sol:

10 x 2 = 20 +2 = 22,

22 x 2 = 44 + 2 = 46,

46 x 2 = 92 + 2 = 94,
94 x 2 = 188 + 2 = 190,

190 x 2 = 380 + 2 = 382.

So the missing number is 382.

 Arithmetico –Geometric Series :

As the name suggests, Arithmetico –Geometric series is formed by a peculiar combination of

Arithmetic and Geometric series. An important property of Arithmetico- Geometric series is that
the differences of consecutive terms are in Geometric Sequence.

Example:1, 4, 8, 11, 22, 25, ?

Sol :Series Type +3 , × 2 ( i.e Arithmetic and Geometric Mixing)
1 + 3 = 4, 4 × 2 = 8, 8 + 3 = 11, 11 × 2 = 22, 22 + 3 = 25, 25 × 2 = 50

Geometrico - Arithmetic Series is the reverse of Arithmetico - Geometric Series. The differences
of suggestive terms are in Arithmetic Series.
Example: 1, 2, 6, 36, 44, 440, ?
Sol :Series Type - × 2, + 4, × 6, +8 , × 10
1 × 2 = 2, 2 + 4 = 6, 6 × 6 = 36, 36+ 8 = 44, 44 × 10 = 440, 440 + 12 = 452

 Twin/Alternate Series :
 As the name of the series specifies, this type of series may consist of two series combined
into a single series. The alternating terms of this series may form an independent series in
itself.
Example: 3, 4, 8, 10, 13, 16 ? ?
Sol: As we can see, there are two series formed
 Series 1 : 3, 8, 13 with a common difference of 5
 Series 2 : 4, 10, 16 with a common difference of 6
 So, next two terms of the series should be 18 & 22 respectively.

Important Patterns of Number Series:

1. Series with an increasing difference (most commonly asked)
2. Series with a constant difference (the difference will be the same)
 3. Series with decreasing difference (the difference will be decreasing)
4. Perfect squares and cubes of numbers’ series (concept of squares and
cubes will be there, either directly or indirectly)
5. Miscellaneous series(which may consist of different operations together
like addition, subtraction, division, etc)
Tips and Tricks to Solve Number Series Questions:
1. The Easiest way to approach number series questions is to observe the
difference between the various terms. Here are some methods and tips
you can use to solve number series questions:
2. If you observe carefully a constant difference between the different
numbers, it means that the question belongs to the series with a constant
degree category.
3. If you observed carefully the difference between the various numbers it is
either increasing or decreasing, then the question belongs to either the
series with an increasing difference or the series with decreasing
difference respectively.
4. In case, you are not able to spot an increasing or decreasing difference
between the numbers, try to divide the 2nd term of the series with the first,
the 2nd term with the 3rd term and so on. If the answer to the constant
division comes as the same number, then this question belongs to the
product series.
5. In case, none of the above approach works, you can write every term of
the question as to the multiplication of 2 factors and try to spot a pattern
between the terms.
6. If you are not able to spot a pattern and the difference between the terms
is decreasing or increasing at an accelerated rate, you can try for the
square/cube series.

Sample Questions on Number Series:

Find the missing term.
Q1. Given a Series 2, 5, 12.5, ?, 78.125, 195.3125
Find what number would come in place of the question mark(?).
a) 31.25
b) 40.25
c) 32.50
d) 21.00
Answer : (a) 31.25
Explanation
If you observe the pattern, then you can see
2 × 2.5 = 5
5 × 2.5 = 12.5
12.5 × 2.5 = 31.25
31.25 × 2.5 = 78.125
78.125 × 2.5 = 195.3125
Hence, the correct answer is 31.25

Q2. Given a Series 50, 45, 40, 35, 30, ?

Find what number would come in place of the question mark(?).
a) 28
b) 15
c) 25
d) 20
Answer : (c) 25
Explanation :
If you observe the pattern, then you will see, it’s nothing but constant difference
series.
50 – 5 = 45
45 – 5 = 40
40 – 5 = 35
35 – 5 = 30
30 – 5 = 25
Hence, the correct answer is 25.
Q3. Given a Series -10, -8, 6, 40, 102, ?
Find what number would come in place of the question mark(?).
a) 105
b) 200
c) 216
d) 129
Answer : (b) 200
Explanation:
Observing patterns carefully you will find that this question belongs to the category
of square series.
-10 + ( 22 – 2 ) = -8
-8 + ( 42 – 2 ) = 6
6 + ( 62 – 2 ) = 40
40 + ( 82 – 2 ) = 102
102 + ( 102 – 2 ) = 200
Hence, the correct answer is 200.
Q4. Given a Series 25,49,121,169,?
Find what number would come in place of the question mark(?).
a) 225
b) 256
c) 289
d) 361
Answer: (c) 289
Explanation:-
Observing patterns carefully, you will observe that, this series is based on two
concepts one is squares and the other is a prime number.
52 = 25
72 = 49
112 = 121
132 = 169
172 = 289
Hence, the correct answer is 289
Q5. Given a Series 1, 30 5, 26, 9, 22, 13, 18, ?
Find what number would come in place of the question mark(?).
a) 17
b) 22
c) 28
d) 19
Answer : (a) 17
Explanation:-
Observing the pattern carefully, you will observe that, this series consist of 2
different series.
Let me point out them for ease of understanding —
1+4=5
5+4=9
9 + 4 = 13
13+4= 17.
Similarly,
30 – 4 = 26
26 – 4 = 22
22 – 4 =18
Q6. Find the number which will come in the place of the question mark in the given
series 4, 18, ?, 100, 180, 294, 448.
a) 62
b) 86
c) 38
d) 48
Answer : (d) 48
Explanation:-
Observing pattern carefully you will find that this question belongs to the category
of squares and cube series.
23 – 2 2 = 8 – 4 = 4
33 – 32 = 27 – 9 = 18
43 – 42 = 64 – 16 = 48
53 – 52 = 125 – 25 = 100
63 – 62 = 216 – 36 = 180
73 – 72 = 343 – 49 = 294
83 – 82 = 512 – 64 = 448
Hence 48 would be our answer, as it is the number that would come in place of a
question mark.
Q7. Find the number which will come in the place of the question mark in the given
series 11, 12, 15, 20, 27, ?
a) 36
b) 35
c) 38
d) 41
Answer : (a) 36
Explanation:-
Here, the series follows a pattern of the sum of consecutive odd numbers.
11 + 1 = 12
12 + 3 = 15
15 + 5 = 20
20 + 7 = 27
27 + 9 = 36.
Hence, the missing number would be 36.
Q8. Find the number which will come in the place of the question mark in the given
series 14, 25, 47, 91, 179, ?.
a) 255
b) 321
c) 355
d) 211
Answer : (c) 355
Explanation:-
observing the pattern we get that the difference between consecutive terms is being
doubled every time.
25 – 14 = 11
47 – 25 = 22
91 – 47 = 44
179 – 91 = 88
So, if 88 is doubled, we get 176.
Hence, 179 + 176 = 355
Hence the missing term is 355.
Q9. Find the number which will come in the place of the question mark in the given
series 4, 6, 9, 14, 21, ?.
a) 28
b) 32
c) 34
d) 40
Answer : (b) 32
Explanation:-
Observing the pattern, one can easily come to know that, the difference between
consecutive terms is a prime number.
4+2=6
6+3=9
9 + 5 = 14
14 + 7 = 21
21 + 11 = 32.
Hence, the missing number will be 32.
Q10. Find the number which would come in place of question marks 3, 4, 7, 8, 11,
12, ?, ?.
a) 13, 14
b) 18, 20
c) 15, 16
d) 19, 20
Answer : (c) 15, 16
Explanation:-
This is a Hybrid series, which is formed from the combination of two series i.e
3,7,11,…. and 4,8, 12.
So, the difference between every term in different series is 4. hence 11 + 4 would be
the next term i.e 15
and 12 + 4 =16 is the further next term.
Q11. Find the number which is wrong in the given series 2, 3, 12, 37, 86, 166, 288.
a) 2
b) 12
c) 37
d) 166
Answer : (d) 166
Explanation:-
Observing the pattern carefully, every term is formed from a sum of (the previous
term and consecutive odd number squares).
2 + 12 = 2 + 1 = 3
3 + 32 = 3 + 9 = 12
12 + 52 = 12 + 25 = 37
37 + 72 = 37 + 49 = 86
86 + 92 = 86 + 81 = 167
167 + 112 = 167 + 121 = 288.
Clearly, we can see that 167 should be there instead of 166. Hence 166 is the wrong
term.
Q12. Find the number which would come in place of question mark 81 : 101 ::
121 : ? .
a) 141
b) 143
c) 170
d) 145
Answer : (d) 145
Explanation:-
Here 81 is nothing but 9 2
and 101 is nothing but (9 + 1) 2 +1
So, likewise this
121 is nothing but 11 2
so ,next term will be (11 + 1) 2 + 1 = 145
Q13. Find the number which would come in place of question mark 11 : 121 ::
15 : ?
a) 169
b) 196
c) 225
d) 256
Answer : (c) 225
Explanation:-
Observing pattern we get,
Here, 112 = 121
So, 152= 225
So, the missing number is 225.
Q14. Find the number which would come in place of question mark 2, 4, 8, 10,
14, ?.
a) 16
b) 18
c) 24
d) 20
Answer : (a) 16
Explanation:-
This series is an alternating series, where a pattern following is +2, +4, +2, +4,
and so on
2+2=4
4+4=8
8 + 2 = 10
10 + 4 = 14
14 + 2 = 16
Hence the next term will be 16.
Q15. Find the number which would come in place of question mark 1, 8, 9, 64, ?.
a) 27
b) 49
c) 25
d) 64
Answer : (c) 25
Explanation:-
Observing carefully one can come to know that this series is nothing but squares
and cubes of numbers starting from 1
12 = 1
23 = 8
32 = 9
43 = 64
52 = 25
Hence, 25 will be the answer.
Q16. Find the number which would come in place of question mark 6, 11, 18, 27, ?.
a) 33
b) 40
c) 38
d) 81
Answer : (c) 38
Explanation:-
Here, every term is squares from (starting from 2 ) with the addition of 2.
22 + 2 = 6
32 + 2 =11
42 + 2 = 18
52 + 2 = 27
62 + 2 = 38
Q17. Find the number which would come in place of question mark 3, 4.5, 9, ?
a) 22.5
b) 18
c) 13.5
d) 27
Answer : (a) 22.5
Explanation:-
This series is a product based, below is the pattern for finding the next term
3×1=3
3 × 1.5 = 4.5
4.5 × 2 = 9
9 × 2.5 = 22.5
Hence, 22.5 will be our answer.
Q18. Find the number which would come in place of question mark 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, ?,
a) 13
b) 17
c) 19
d) 12
Answer : (a) 13
Explanation:-
It can be seen in 2 ways,
1. it is simple just a difference of 2 in every consecutive term that is —
3+2=5
5+2=7
7+2=9
9 + 2 = 11
11 + 2 = 13. Hence 13 will be the answer.
2. It can also be seen as a difference of squares of numbers –
22 – 1 2 = 3
32 – 2 2 = 5
42 – 3 2 = 7
52 – 4 2 = 9
62 – 52 = 11
72 – 62 = 13. Hence 13, will be the answer.
Q19. Find the number which would come in place of question mark 1, 7, 37, 187,
937, ?.
a) 4687
b) 1823
c) 5687
d) 5000
Answer : (a) 4687
Explanation:-
Here, every term is multiplied by 5, and adding 2 to get the next term of the series.
1×5+2=7
7 × 5 + 2 = 37
37 × 5 + 2 = 187
187 × 5 + 2 = 937
937 × 5 + 2 = 4687
Hence, 4867 will be our answer.
Q20. Find the number which would come in place of question mark 1, 5, 19, 81, ?
a) 405
b) 411
c) 400
d) 395
Answer : (b) 411
Explanation:-
Below is the pattern to crack this series
1×2+3=5
5 × 3 + 4 = 19
19 × 4 + 5 = 81
81 × 5 + 6 = 411
Hence, 411 will be our answer.

Alphanumeric series is formed by combining both alphabets and numbers.

Alphanumeric series sometimes include symbols such as @,&,#, etc. So we can say
that the Alphanumeric series is the combination of alphabets, numbers and symbols.
This is an important topic that needs to be covered for the Logical Reasoning section
of the Aptitude test asked in the competitive examinations.
Here are some Alphanumeric series Questions and Answers which will make your
concept more strong. So let us start practicing by going through the following
questions.

1. For missing series: When a series with a pattern is given containing

alphabets and numbers. The candidate is asked to find the missing number
in the blank space.
2. For Alphabet-Number-Symbol Series: A series with alphabets, number and
different types of symbols (like &, *, $, etc.) are given and questions are
formed on it.
3. Alphabetic Series: This type of Series only contains English Alphabets set
in a particular pattern. No numbers or symbols are used here.
 4. Numerical Series: This type of Series only contains numbers, arranged in a
specific pattern. Questions based on this type is usually asked in the form
of rearrangement of numbers in ascending, descending or any other order.
Sample Questions on Alphanumeric Series
Direction (1-5): Answer the following questions based on the arrangement
given below:
Q1. If the symbols followed by consonants interchange their positions within
the group, then which element is third from the right end?
B@C7NR%5$G6KM&4S#PU5
(a) U
(b) #
(c) P
(d) 5
(e) None of these
Answer: b
Explanation:-
Given series – B @ C 7 N R % 5 $ G 6 K M & 4 S # P U 5
After operation – B C @ 7 N R % 5 G $ 6 K M & 4 S P # U 5
So, third element from the right end = #
Q2. Based on the given arrangement which of the following groups should be
next?
BC7 R5$ 6M&?
(a) N5G
(b) KS#
(c) SPU
(d) C4H
(e) 4SP
Answer: c
Explanation:-
Given series – B @ C 7 N R % 5 $ G 6 K M & 4 S # P U 5
So, SPU is the correct answer.
Q3. Which of the following is second to the left of the twelfth from the right
end if all the symbols are dropped?
(a) F
(b) C
(c) 7
(d) M
(e) None of these
Answer: b
Explanation:-
Given series – B @ C 7 N R % 5 $ G 6 K M & 4 S # P U 5
After dropping symbols – B C 7 N R 5 G 6 K M 4 S P U 5
So, 12th from the right end – N
Hence, second to the left of N is C.
Q4. If the numbers which are preceded by letters interchanged their
positions and those letters were changed to the next letter in the alphabetical
series, then which of the following elements are the fourth from the left end
and the eleventh from the right end?
(a) F and 7
(b) 6 and D
(c) A and $
(d) D and 6
(e) None of these
Answer: d
Explanation:-
Given series – B @ C 7 N R % 5 $ G 6 K M & 4 S # P U 5
After operation – B @ 7 C N R % 5 $ 6 G K M & 4 S # P 5 U
After changing – B @ 7 D N R % 5 $ 6 H K M & 4 S # P 5 V
So, fourth from the left end and eleventh from the right end – D and 6
Therefore, option d is the correct answer.
Q5. How many letters are there which are preceded by a symbol and
followed by a number within the group in the given arrangement?
(a) None
(b) One
(c) Two
(d) Three
(e) More than three
Answer: c
Explanation:-
Given series – B @ C 7 N R % 5 $ G 6 K M & 4 S # P U 5
So, there are two letters (@C7, $G6). Therefore option c is the correct answer.
Direction (6-10): Study the following digit-letter-symbol sequence carefully
and answer the questions given below.
Q6. If all the digits are dropped, which of the following is third to the right of
the eleventh from the right end?
*E7O&6^4Z5*39T!D#2$U
(a) ^
(b) 8
(c) Z
(d) &
(e) T
Answer: c
Explanation:-
Given Series – * E 7 O & 6 ^ 4 Z 5 * 3 9 T ! D # 2 $ U
After dropping digits – * E O & ^ Z * T ! D # $ U
So, eleventh from the right end – O
Therefore, third to the right of O – Z
Q7. What is the 7th element to the left of the element that is 9th from the
right end?
(a) &
(b) C
(c) 2
(d) #
(e) $
Answer: a
Explanation:-
Given Series – * E 7 O & 6 ^ 4 Z 5 * 3 9 T ! D # 2 $ U
9th from the right end – 3
So, the 7th element to the left of 3 – &
Hence, option a) is the correct answer.
Q8. How many digits are there which are preceded by a symbol and followed
by a letter?
(a) 0
(b) 1
(c) 2
(d) 3
(e) More than 3
Answer: b
Explanation:-
Given Series – * E 7 O & 6 ^ 4 Z 5 * 3 9 T ! D # 2 $ U
So, there is one digit (4). Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.
Q9. If all the symbols are removed then what will be the element which is 9th
from the left?
(a) 4
(b) 7
(c) 1
(d) 9
(e) None of the above
Answer: d
Explanation:-
Given Series – * E 7 O & 6 ^ 4 Z 5 * 3 9 T ! D # 2 $ U
After dropping symbols – E 7 O 6 4 Z 5 3 9 T D 2 U
So, 9th from the left end – 9
Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.
Q10. If all the digits are arranged in decreasing order from the left, how
many digits will have their positions unchanged?
(a) 0
(b) 1
(c) 2
(d) 3
(e) More than 3
Answer: c
Explanation:-
Given Series – * E 7 O & 6 ^ 4 Z 5 * 3 9 T ! D # 2 $ U
After operation – * E 9 O & 7 ^ 6 Z 5 * 4 3 T ! D # 2 $ U
So, 2 digits that is 5 and 2 has not changed. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.
Direction (11-15): Study the following digit-letter-symbol sequence carefully
and answer the questions given below.
YZ#8FH7$3MO&97GQ%KX@46JI#DTS8$
Q11. What should come in place of the question mark in the following
series?
ZF# 7M$ &G9 %@K ?
(a) JDI
(b) 4I6
(c) 6IJ
(d) 6#J
(e) None of these
Answer: d
Explanation:-
Given series – Y Z # 8 F H 7 $ 3 M O & 9 7 G Q % K X @ 4 6 J I # D T S 8 $
Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
Q12. How many such numbers are there in the given series which are
immediately preceded or followed by a consonant?
(a) Three
(b) Four
(c) More than five
(d) Five
(e) None of these
Answer: c
Explanation:-
Given series – Y Z # 8 F H 7 $ 3 M O & 9 7 G Q % K X @ 4 6 J I # D T S 8 $
So, there are six such numbers which are immediately preceded or followed by a
consonant. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.
Q13. If all the symbols are dropped from the series then which element will
be fifth to the right of the one which is fourteenth from the right end of the
new arrangement?
(a) G
(b) K
(c) 4
(d) X
(e) None of these
Answer: d
Explanation:-
Given series – Y Z # 8 F H 7 $ 3 M O & 9 7 G Q % K X @ 4 6 J I # D T S 8 $
After dropping symbols – Y Z 8 F H 7 3 M O 9 7 G Q K X 4 6 J I D T S 8
So, fourteenth from the right end – 9
Then, fifth to the right of 9 – X
Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.
Q14. Which of the following element is 17th to the right of the one which is
24th from the right end of the given arrangement?
(a) I
(b) J
(c) #
(d) T
(e) None of these
Answer: a
Explanation:-
Given series – Y Z # 8 F H 7 $ 3 M O & 9 7 G Q % K X @ 4 6 J I # D T S 8 $
So, 24th from the right end – 7
Then, 17th to the right of 7 – I
Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.
Q15. How many such symbols are there in the given series which are
immediately preceded by a consonant but not immediately followed by a
consonant?
(a) Four
(b) One
(c) Three
(d) Two
(e) None of these
Answer: a
Explanation:-
Given series – Y Z # 8 F H 7 $ 3 M O & 9 7 G Q % K X @ 4 6 J I # D T S 8 $
So, there are four symbols. Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.
Direction (16-20): Study the following digit-letter-symbol sequence carefully
and answer the questions given below.
MZ3+T#&IHN%8$JQ1LM*@XR64#DF+
Q16. How many such symbols are there in the above arrangement each of
which is either immediately followed by a number or immediately preceded
by a letter, but not both?
(a) None
(b) One
(c) Two
(d) Three
(e) More than 3
Answer: d
Explanation:-
Given Series – M Z 3 + T # & I H N % 8 $ J Q 1 L M * @ X R 6 4 # D F +
So, there are three symbols in the above arrangement. Hence, option (d) is the
correct answer.
Q17. Four of the following five are alike in a certain way. Which one does
not belong to the group?
(a) 3 Z D F
(b) # T 6 4
(c) M T + 4
(d) # I 6 X
(e) + # 3 D
Answer: e
Explanation:-
Given Series – M Z 3 + T # & I H N % 8 $ J Q 1 L M * @ X R 6 4 # D F +
In all other groups, the 3rd and 4th elements occupy the same positions from the
right in the given arrangement as the first and 2nd elements respectively from the
left end.
Hence, option (e) is the correct answer.
Q18. 3 Z T is to & H % in the same way as Q J L is to?
(a) X R *
(b) * XM
(c) @ * R
(d) @ X L
(e) None of these
Answer: b
Explanation:-
Given Series – M Z 3 + T # & I H N % 8 $ J Q 1 L M * @ X R 6 4 # D F +
In each pair, the 1st, 2nd and 3rd elements of the 1st term move 4, 7 and 1 step
forward respectively to give the corresponding elements of the 2nd term.
Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.
Q19. How many such numbers are there each of which is either immediately
followed by a symbol or immediately preceded by a letter, but not both?
(a) None
(b) One
(c) Two
(d) Three
(e) More than three
Answer: e
Explanation:-
Given Series – M Z 3 + T # & I H N % 8 $ J Q 1 L M * @ X R 6 4 # D F +
Hence, there are four numbers. So, option (e) is the correct answer.
Q20. How many such letters are there, each of which is either immediately
followed by a number or immediately preceded by a symbol but not both?
(a) None
(b) One
(c) Two
(d) Three
(e) More than 3
Answer: e
Explanation:-
Given Series – M Z 3 + T # & I H N % 8 $ J Q 1 L M * @ X R 6 4 # D F +
Hence, there are four letters which is either immediately followed by a number or
immediately preceded by a symbol but not both. Therefore option (e) is the correct
answer.

What is a Number Series?

The arrangement of numbers in a specific order in which some numeral values are
misplaced in the series and some go missing is known as number series. The
candidates giving the competitive exams have to analyse and find the accurate
numbers for the series. One needs to find the missing number in the series. The series
is solved by an individual’s particular formula, tricks, and attitude. There can be multiple
serial numbers in a series, such as contagious numbers, whole numbers, and natural
numbers.

Types of Number series

Following are the multiple types of number series-

1. Integer series – The integer number series is a sequence of real numbers, fractions and
decimals. The sequence for this series is arranged as 1,3,5,9. In this series, the number that
should come next is solved by the applicant.
2. Rational series – The rational series is a sequence in which the numbers are written as
quotients of fractions, where the denominator and numerator have integers. Example of
rational series is- ½, ¾, 1.75 and 3.25.
3. Arithmetic series – An arithmetic series is a mathematical order in which the next number or
term originated after adding a constant to the predecessor. The arithmetic series can only be
solved by a mathematical formula Xn=x1+(n-1). An example of arithmetic series is
3,8,13,18,23, in which 5 is constantly added to originate the next number in the sequence.
4. Geometric series – It is an order of numbers determined by multiplying a constant number
with the predecessor to form the next number in the sequence. The formula for the geometric
series is expressed as Xn=x1 rn-1. An example of a geometric series is – 3,9,27,81,243, in
which the multiples of 3 are there in the sequence.
5. Square series – A square number sequence is called a perfect square sequence. In this type
of series, an integer is the product of an integer with itself. The formula for the square
sequence is Xn=n2. An example of a square sequence is 1,4,9,16,25.
6. Cube series – Like the square sequence, the cube sequence is also a product of an integer
multiplied by 3. Formula for cube sequence- Xn=n3. Example of the cube series is-
1,8,27,64,125.
7. Fibonacci series – In a Fibonacci series, the order of numbers is formed from the addition of
the previous two formulas. Example of Fibonacci series is- 0,1,1,2,3,5,8.

Steps to solve Number Series

An applicant can solve the series by following these simple steps –

Step1: Screening
Screening is the first step to solving the series test. In this step, an applicant must read
the test question carefully. Sometimes, a careful reading of a series of questions can be
enough to find a solution.

Step 2: Check the pattern of the series, decreasing or increasing

or alternating
Sometimes applicants fail to decode the pattern of the numbered sequence. In a
competitive exam preparation, the aspiring candidates should determine the series
trend based on the series pattern. This can be done by looking at whether the series
pattern decreases, increases, or alternates.

Step3: Check the increased or decreased rate of the series

After checking the series pattern, the applicants should discover the rate at which the
terms of the series are increasing and decreasing.

Ways to solve the number of series –

Applying easy ways and tricks to crack the number series is essential to save your time
during competitive exams. One who manages the time in their examination does well in
those tests. Before you learn how to solve the series, learn to practice and save time
during preparations. Now that you are done with your preparations and finally reached
the examination stage, check the types of series given in the question paper. After
identifying the type of series, follow the below tricks to get s solution for the series within
no time-

 Check if all the numbers in the series are even, odd, or prime.
 Look if the numbers in the series are perfect squares or perfect squares.
 Check if all the numbers in the series consist of equal divisibility.
 Look if all the numbers in the sequence are succeeding by some subtraction, addition,
division or multiplication methods by a specific number or by adding their square or cubes.

After going through the above tricks, whichever condition matches the sequential form,
use the formulas accordingly.

Conclusion
Number series are the sequential form of numbers, alphabets, or letters arranged in a
defined order. The next number in a sequence is obtained by following some formulas,
tricks, and rules. You can use the above information to solve the number series. The
easiest way of finding out the missing number is by analysing the pattern of the series
and then applying the formula accordingly. Since solving a number sequence requires
knowledge and practice, an applicant must practice the series regularly if they want to
save time on the day of the examination.

Q1. What will the 12th letter of the alphabet if the second half of the alphabet is written in
reverse order?

1. H

2. G

3. L

4. X

Answer: Option 3
Sol:

A B C D E F G H I J K L M
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
→
 N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
→

The most essential thing to note in a question like this is to find out where exactly the required
position falls, i.e. in the second half of the alphabet or the first half of the alphabet. So, the
answer falls in the first half. Now, even if the second half of the alphabet is written in reverse
order, it will have no effect on the position of our 12th letter. So in this particular case, we have
to simply decide the 12th letter from the left hand side of the alphabet, which is L, by using the
EJOTY method discussed earlier.

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Q2. What will be the 11th letter from the right side if the first half of the alphabet is written in
reverse order?

1. L

2. O

3. M

4. P

Answer: Option 4
Sol:

M L K J I H G F E D C B A
→
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
→

Now examine this illustration carefully. It is exactly similar to the first question that we
discussed. If we want to count from the right hand side of the alphabet & the answer falls in the
first half from right hand side (the actual second half of the alphabet is now the first half of the
alphabet as you start counting from this side). So, reversing the first half of the alphabet of a
normal alphabet will have no effect on the correct answer. So the question can be rephrased like
finding the 11th letter from the right hand side of the alphabet. The correct answer as you can
find is P.

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Q3. Which letter in the alphabet will be 16th from the left hand side if the second half of the
normal alphabet is reversed?

1. S

2. X

3. J

4. R

Answer: Option 2
Sol:

A B C D E F G H I J K L M
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
→
Z Y X W V U T S R Q P O N
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
→

Your answer will fall in the second half of the alphabet (as the first half of the alphabet is
complete when you are at 13th position from the left hand side of the alphabet). So the letters A
to M remain the same while the letters N to Z are written from Z, Y, X till N. So, we can count
13 letters from A to M & then add three letters from the behind of the alphabet. You can see that
the third letter from back side is X, which is the correct answer to the given question. So, we
have solved this particular question by looking at the above alphabet. Let us solve it in a faster
way without looking up the alphabet given above.
Now, since only the second half of the alphabet is to be reversed, we can easily skip the first half
that is the first 13 letters of the alphabet, which should be assumed to have been counted in a
completely normal way. Now, the question remains as how to find the 16th letter from the left
hand side of the alphabet with the reversed second half of the alphabet. Simply, you can count
the 3rd letter from the right hand side of the alphabet (which is obviously the 24th from the left
hand side of the alphabet), which if added to the number 13, makes it the 16th from the left hand
side of the alphabet. Refer to the above figure for clarity. Applying the earlier process, the third
letter from right hand side of the alphabet is X, so we get the same answer to the given question.

Q4. What would be the 14th letter from the left side if the normal English alphabet was written in
reverse order?

1. M

2. C

3. J

4. None of these

Answer: Option 1
Sol: For better understanding of the EJOTY rule, let us write the alphabets in the reverse order.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
→
26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14
←
N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
→
13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
←
So, the alphabet will look like Z, Y, X… from left hand side if we reverse the whole of the
alphabet. Imagine that what was on the left hand side of the alphabet earlier is on the right hand
side of the alphabet now. Then, A will go on the extreme right hand side, followed by B and so
on. Practically, what was 14th from the left hand side of the alphabet earlier is the 14th from the
right hand side of the alphabet now. So if this 14th letter from right hand side of the alphabet can
be converted to left hand side of the alphabet i.e. 13 and we know from EJOTY rule that the 13th
from left hand side is M.

Q5. Which is the 4th letter to the right of the 8th letter from the left side?

1. J

2. S

3. B

4. L

Answer: Option 4
Sol: We should see the latter part of the question. If we start counting from the left side, we will
arrive at the 8th letter which is H. Starting from H, you have to find the 4th letter to its right,
which is L. Practically, L is placed at the 12th position from the left side which you can get by
adding the numbers given in the question (8+4).
Rule: Whenever you are given 2 opposite directions to count from, i.e., left- right or right-left,
you should add up the 2 numerals & should count from the direction that is given at the end of
the question.

Q6. BEI : NTA : : IRB : ?

1. JPW

2. PCR

3. MYL

4. SJE

Answer: Option 3
Sol:The components of all these given sequences are related to their preceding and following
components in a particular manner. To ease the subject, we shall assign the respective
alphabetical positions to the letters.

You can see in the above example that the difference between successive components is
increasing by 1 position every time. This question asks you to determine the next 3 letters
working with the similar logic. It is here that EJOTY formula will prove very handy. Applying
that formula, you can easily find the correct answer i.e. +11, +12 and then +13, which turns out
to be MYL.

Q7._xx_ yx _ yy _ xy _ xxy

1. xxxyy

2. yxyxy

3. yyxxy

4. yyyxx

Answer: Option 3
Sol:Here applying the same logic as explained above, when you fill the third option in the blanks
you get yxxy/yxxy/yxxy/yxxy. This becomes a valid pattern and hence the answer is option 3.

Q8.xz _ zxy _ yxzx _ xyx _ xzxz.

1. xxzy

2. xzyz

3. yxyy

4. yzyy

Answer: Option 1
Sol:Applying the same logic as explained above, when you fill the first option in the blanks you
get xzxz/xyxy/xzxz/xyxy. Thus xzxz and xyxy is repeated alternatively. Thus first option is the
answer.

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Q9.APZLT, BQYMR, CRXNP, DSWON, ?

1. KVIUJ

2. JUUVK

3. ETVPL

4. KUUVJ

Answer: Option 3
Sol:First letter in every group of words is in ascending order of ABCDE. The second letter in
every group of words is also in the ascending order of PQRST, the third letter in every group of
words is in the descending order of ZYXWV, fourth letter in every group of words is in the
ascending order of LMNOP and the last letter in every group of words is in the descending order
with a gap of one letter, i.e., ETVPL.

Q10.Which of the following will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following letter
series?
BXF, DVI, FTL, HRO,?

1. JPL

2. KPL

3. JOL

4. None of these

Answer: Option 4
Sol:First letter moves +2 steps. Second letter moves – 2 steps. Third letter moves + 3 steps. JPR
replaces the ‘?’. Hence answer is option 4.
Best Tricks to learn ranks of alphabets: In banking exams, many questions are
asked from coding-decoding, letter series, alphanumeric series, and so on. The basic
requirement of all these topics is to know about the alphabet and no. of alphabets.

Now, in the exam, if you count them from 1, then it will take much of your time and it
is usually not advised. So, it’s quite helpful to learn the no. of alphabets chart of 1-26.

In this article, we will be discussing the easy tricks to learn the ranks of letters,
ABCD with numbers, and their application in the reasoning ability questions.

Example of questions on Alphabet Series:

Example 1. Which element is 8th to the right of the 15th letter from the left of the
alphabet series?

Sol. In the case of the same directions i.e, right to right or left to left, we subtract the
numbers, and in the case of opposite directions i.e, right to left or left to right, we add
the numbers. Here, directions are opposite, so we have to find (8 + 15)th letter from
the left end i.e, the 23rd letter. And we know the rank of ‘W` is 23.

The answer is W.

Now, in some questions, you are generally asked to find out the rank of the letter from
the reverse side or right side of the alphabet series. Now, you can find the rank of
letters from the reverse side in the way (27 – Rank of the letter from the left side).

Example 2. If the alphabet series is reversed, then which letter is 6th to the right of
the 9th letter from the left side?

Sol. Here, there are opposite directions, so, the addition will be there i.e, (6 + 9)from
the right side or 15th from the left side. Now we know the 15th letter from the left
side is O and as this series is reversed, so we will find the 15th letter from the right
side i,e. 27 – 15 = 12 i.e, Letter L.

Example 3. If the first half of the English alphabet is reversed and the second half of
the English alphabet is reversed so as ‘A’ takes the position of ‘M’ and ‘N’ takes the
position of ‘Z’ then which letter will be 5th to the left of 19th letter to the right of 9th
letter from the left?

Sol. In the new series, 5th to the left of the 19th letter to the right of the 9th letter from
the left = 5th to the left of (19+9) 28th letter from the left = (28-5) 23rd letter from the
left.

In the new series, it is a letter Q.

Example 4. Which letter is the ninth letter to the right of the letter which is the eighth
letter to the left of the last but one letter of the alphabet series?

Sol. Last but one letter of the alphabet series is Y.

8th letter to the left of Y or 25th letter is the 17th letter i.e, Q

Now, the 9th letter to the right of Q is Z i.e, 26th letter.

Important Rank-based Examples

Here are some questions which are asked in banking exams and require the use of
ranks of letters.

Q1. If TEACHER is coded as WHDFKHU, then how the word MANAGER will
be coded?

Sol. At first, let us write the ranks of all the letters of word and code.

T (20) E (5) A (1) C (3) H (8) E (5) R (18)

W (23) H (8) D (4) F (6) K (11) H (8) U (21)

Here we can see that from word to code there is an increase of 3.

This way, the MANAGER will be coded as

M (13) A (1) N (14) A (1) G (7) E (5) R (18)

(16) P (4) D (17) Q (4) D (10) J (8) H (21) U

Q2. If TO is coded as 35 and COMB is coded as 33. What is the code of BLUE?
Sol. From the term EJOTY we know T`s rank is 20 and O`s rank is 15. So, (T +
O)rank = 35

Then, in COMB, C is 3, O is 15, M is 13 and B is 2. Adding them, 3 + 15 + 13+ 2 =

33.

So, the code of BLUE will be the sum of the rank of B, L, U, and E i.e, 2 + 12 + 21+
5 = 40.

Q3. How many pairs of letters are there in the word SEQUENTIAL which has as
many letters between them in the word as in the alphabet in both directions?

Sol. Four pairs. Let`s see how ranks help to get the answer quickly.

S E Q U E N T I A L

19 5 17 21 5 14 20 9 1 12

1. 19 _ 17 or S R Q

2. 19 _ _ _ _ 14 or S R Q P N M

3. 5 _ _ _ 1 or E D C B A

4. 17 _ _ 14 or Q U E N

Q4. Fill the series: TAI, UCL, VEO, _____, XIU

Here if we see the series, the first letter is incremented by 1, the second letter is
incremented by 2, and the third letter is incremented by 3. You can easily analyze the
pattern by just knowing their ranks.

The answer is WGR.

Q5. If ADVERSITY is coded as XACUOGAQK, then how

would GENERATOR be coded as?

Sol. If we analyze the pattern:

A (1) D (4) V(22) E(5) R(18) S(19) I(9) T(20) Y(25)

X (24) A (1) C (3) U (21) O (15) G (7) A (1) Q (17) K (11)

Thus, the answer is PBICOGTLV.
There can be several questions like this where ranks of letters play a major role. You
can remember it in any way which seems easier to you.

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Missing Alphabet Series

In these questions, alphabets will be present with one alphabet missing
from the collection. Your job is to find the missing alphabet. Let us see
with the help of an example.

Example 1: The missing letter of the series O, R, U, __ is:

a) V b) W c) X d) Y e) Z
Answer: If you take a look at the table, you will see that the letter O
corresponds to number 15 and the letter R to the number 18. Similarly,
you will notice that the letter U corresponds to the number 21.
Therefore the missing alphabet should be X which corresponds to the
number 24 as per the rule of the sequence. Hence the correct option is c)
X.

Example 2: What should be the alphabet that follows the order of the
sequence: A, D, I, __

a) L b) M c) N d) O e) P

Answer: Once we convert the alphabet series into number series, the
question will become very easy. The alphabet A corresponds to the
number 1, alphabet D corresponds to the number 4. Similarly the
alphabet ‘I’, corresponds to the number 9. Thus the number series that
we want to solve here is 1, 4, 9, ___. You can see that each of the
numbers is a square and that the sequence is a perfect square series. 1,
22, 32, 42 (=16). The alphabet that corresponds to 16 is P. Therefore the
sequence is O, R, U, P. Thus the correct option is e) P.

Circular Arrangement Series

These type of questions are similar to the ones we saw earlier. But there
our numbering scheme would stop at 26 with X. What if we put all the
alphabets on the surface of a circle with equal distance in between
them? Well, that is what happens in the circular arrangement series
alphabet sequence. A convenient method to solve such type of questions
is to imagine all the alphabets on a straight line and labelling them with
numbers. Starting from A = 1, then A = 27, and A = 53 and so on. Let
us see an example:

Example 3: Guess the next number in the following series: V, A, H, __.

a) M b) N c) O d) P e) Q

Answer: The lesser the number of alphabets present, the greater the
difficulty of the question. Here you see that V and A have a difference
of 4 alphabets between them. Similarly, A and H have a difference of 6
alphabets between them if we follow the circular order of the alphabets.
Thus the next alphabet will have to have a difference of 8 alphabets
with H. This alphabet is Q. Thus the series is V, A, H, Q. Therefore the
correct option is s) P.

Odd Series of Alphabets

In such questions, a number of series of alphabets will be present and
you will have to decide which among them if any doesn’t make a series.
Let us see an example of such type of questions.

Example 4: In the following space, a sequence of alphabets is present,

one of them is wrongly put. Find the wrong one and select it from the
options below:

a) Q, T, X, C b) F, P, Z, J c) W, U, R, N d) A, L,
W, Z

Answer: We will have to figure out the rule to every sequence. If you
use the table, you will see that it becomes much more convenient to
guess the rule. For example, in the first series, Q = 17; T = 20, X = 24;
C = 29 [circular alphabet order]. Thus it forms a series under the rule.
Similarly for the second option, F 6, P = 16, Z = 26 and J = 36. It also
forms a correct sequence. Let us see the third one i.e. W = 23; U = 21; R
= 18; and N = 14. So it is a wrong sequence. In place of N = 14, we
should have had O.
That means the only series here that has a wrong term should be d). Let
us check it. We have A = 1, L = 12, W = 23, H = 34.

Practice Questions
Q 1: What is the next term in the series: SCD, TEF, UGH, ___?

A) VIJ B) VUK C) IJK D) JIV

Ans: A) VIJ

Q 2: Which of the following is not right?

A) ADH, BEI, CFJ, DGK

B) Z, V, R, N

C) F, P, Z, J

D) B, L, V, E

Ans: D) B, L, V, E

What is an Alphanumeric Series?

As the name suggests, Alpha-numeric, a series which is formed by combining both alphabets and
numbers is called an alphanumeric series. Questions from this topic are mostly asked in the
preliminary phase of all Government exams.

The questions from this topic are easy to solve, and candidates can expect at least 1-3 questions
from this topic to be asked in the exam.
Visit the alphanumeric series questions page and solve the sample questions based on the topic.
Also, this will help strengthen your command over the alphanumeric series concept.

Tips & Tricks To Solve Alphanumeric Questions

There are a variety of types in which questions may be asked for the alphanumerical series.
These include:

 Missing Series: Where a series of alphabets and numbers may be given a particular pattern and
candidates may be asked to fill in the blank space with the required element
 Alphabet-Number-Symbol: These questions may also be asked in a format where a series with
alphabets, number and different types of symbols (like &, *, $, etc.) may be given, and questions may
be asked based on them
 Only Alphabetic Series: Series with either missing element or questions with sub-parts may be asked
which comprise only English Alphabets and no numbers, set in a specific pattern
 Only Numerical Series: Series comprising only numbers, set in a specific pattern may be asked the
exam. Questions based on this type may be asked in the form of rearrangement of numbers or digits
with the number in ascending, descending or any other order.

Candidates can check the detailed logical reasoning syllabus along with some sample questions
related to the same at the linked article.

Given below are a few tips and tricks that may help you solve the questions based on the
alphanumeric series:

 In pattern-based series, first, analyse alphanumeric series given to you and try to crack the pattern that
is being followed. Mostly the pattern may involve change is succeeding or preceding terms of either
the number or the alphabet
 In abrupt series, which include number-symbol-alphabet, mostly no pattern is followed. Candidates
need to move to the sub-part of the questions and straightaway answer them
 Ensure that for missing number series, you recheck the entire series after finding an answer, to ensure
that no error has been made

Aspirants who are preparing for the upcoming Government exams can also refer to the links
given below and ace the reasoning ability section:

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Coding-Decoding Direction Test Syllogism

Another type of questions which may be asked in the form of a number series may comprise
numbers arranged both vertically and horizontally and one of element would be missing.
Candidates can learn more about these questions and tips to solve them in the video given below:
6,652

Solved Examples – Alphanumeric Series

The more an aspirant practise, his/her command over the topic will get stronger and also the
understanding of the topic will get better.

So, to make the candidates understand the concept of alphanumeric series and to provide the
candidates with few examples to prepare for the exam, given below are a few solved examples.

Directions (Q1-Q2): Refer to the alphanumeric series given below and answer the following
questions:

A*59IN&E@#U1&

Q 1. How many vowels in the above arrangement are preceded by a symbol?

1. One
2. Two
3. Three
4. None
5. Four

Answer: (2) Two; “E” is preceded by “&” and “U” is preceded by “#”
Q 2. Which is the second element to the left of the sixth element from the right?

1. &
2. @
3. N
4. E
5. 9

Answer: (3) N; Sixth element from the right is E and second to its left is N

Directions(Q3-Q4): Find the missing element in the series given below:

Q 3.

ABD EFH IJL MNP QRT ?

1. XYZ
2. VWY
3. WXZ
4. UVX
5. XZA

Answer: (4) UVX;

Solution:

Q 4.

ACE ? MOQ SUW

1. GIK
2. FHJ
3. GHJ
4. GIL
5. EFH

Answer: (1) GIK;

Solution:
Directions (Q5-Q6): Refer to the numerical series given below and answer the following
questions:

435 224 786 823 902

Q 5. When all the digits in each of the given numbers are arranged in ascending order, which
number becomes the highest?

1. 435
2. 224
3. 786
4. 823
5. 902

Answer: (3)786

Solution: When the digits are arranged in ascending order within the number, the new numbers
formed are:

435 – 345

224 – 224

786 – 678

823 – 238

902 – 092

Q 6. When the digits within the number are multiplied with each other, the product of which
number is the lowest?

1. 435
2. 224
3. 786
4. 823
5. 902

Answer: (5)902; any number multiplied with 0 will give the answer 0, which is the least.
Directions (Q7-Q8): Based on the digit-alphabets-symbols series given below, answer the
following questions:

@18HLI6K*&?UE

Q 7. How many such consonants are there in the series which are immediately followed by a
symbol and preceded by a number?

1. One
2. Two
3. Three
4. None
5. Four

Answer: (1) One; K is followed by “*” and preceded by “6”

Q 8. How many numbers are there in the series which are preceded by a vowel and succeeded by
a consonant?

1. Two
2. Four
3. Three
4. None
5. One

Answer: (5) One; 6 is preceded by “I” and succeeded by “K”

The questions given above shall help you understand the concept better and also to understand
the type of questions that may be asked in the upcoming competitive exams with respect to this
topic.

Also, for candidates who are looking for study for preparation tips regarding other subjects
which are part of the Government exams, can refer to the links given below:

Current Affairs Static GK 10 Simple Maths Tricks & Shortcuts

Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus SSC General Awareness Baking Awareness

It is important that a candidate dedicates equal time in preparation for each subject as for most
exams, there are sections cut off along with overall cut off.
Aspirants wishing to get any further assistance regarding the syllabus, exam information, study
material or preparation tips can turn to BYJU’S for help.

What is an Alphanumeric Series?

As the name suggests, Alpha and numeric, is a series that is formed by mixing both
alphabets and numbers. Symbols are also sometimes included in alphanumeric series.
Hence we can say that an Alphanumeric series is a combination of alphabet, number,
and symbol.

An example of an alphanumeric series is – *A 5 9 I N & E @ # U 1 &**

Questions from the alphanumeric series are mostly asked in the preliminary phase of
all Government exams. Alphanumeric series questions are simple to answer, and
candidates could expect at least 1-3 questions from them on the exam.

Tips and Tricks to Solve Alphanumeric Series-based

Questions
There is a range of types from which questions may be asked for alphanumeric series.
These types are

 Missing Series: A series of alphabets and numbers may be given a certain

pattern, and applicants may be asked to fill in the blank area with the required
element.
 Alphabet-Number-Symbol: These questions may also be asked in a format in
which a series of alphabets, numbers, and various types of symbols (such as &,
*, $, etc.) are given, and questions are asked based on them.
 Only Alphabetic Series: A series arranged in a particular way with either a
missing element or questions with sub-parts made up of only alphabets and no
numbers are asked.
 Only Numerical Series: In an exam, candidates may be asked only about
numerical series that are arranged in a particular pattern. This type of question
may be asked in the form of a rearrangement of numbers or digits, with the
number in ascending, descending, or any other order.
Let’s discuss a few tips and tricks that may help in solving questions on alphanumeric
series:

1. In pattern-based series, first, analyze the given alphanumeric series and try to
figure out the hidden pattern that is being followed. Generally, the pattern may
involve a change in succeeding or preceding terms of the number or alphabet.

2. In abrupt series, a series which consists of number-symbol-alphabet, no pattern

is usually observed. Candidates must proceed to the subset of questions and
answer them immediately.

3. To confirm that no errors have been made, recheck the full series after
obtaining an answer for the missing number series.

Alphanumeric Series: Solved Sample Questions

Listed below are a few sample questions from the Alphanumeric series to help you
strengthen your concept.

Directions (1–4): Based on the arrangement below, answer the following questions

N # P 3 H R $ 5 % G 6 K M & I D @ L F 2

Q1. If the symbols followed by consonants interchange their positions within the
group, then which element is fourth from the right end?

(a) @
(b) &
(c) L
(d) D
(e) None of these

Correct Option – c

Now let’s do some analysis

Analysis:
Given series – N # P 3 H R $ 5 % G 6 K M & I D @ L F 2
After operation – N P # 3 H R $ 5 G % 6 K M I & D L @ F 2

So, the fourth element from the right end = L

Q2. How many vowels in the above arrangement are preceded by a symbol?

(a) One
(b) Two
(c) Three
(d) None
(e) Four

Correct Option – a; “I” is preceded by “&”.

Q3. Which is the Third element to the left of the Fifth element from the right?

(a) &
(b) K
(c) D
(d) M
(e) 6

Correct Option – d; the Fifth element from the right is D and the third to its left
is M

Q4. If all the symbols in the arrangement are removed, which element will be 7th
from the left end?

(a) 5
(b) K
(c) 6
(d) M
(e) G

Correct Option: e

Explanation: If we remove all the symbols (#,$,%,&,@), the remaining elements are
N, P, 3, H, R, 5, G, 6, K, M, I, D, L, F, 2. Counting 7 elements from the left end, we
get to the letter G.

Directions (5–6): Missing element in the series

Q5. Find the missing term in the given below series

ABD EFI JKO ?

(a) RSX
(b) TUZ
(c) PQV
(d) QRW

Correct Option: c

Explanation:

Q6. Find the missing term in the given below series

CEG ? OQS UWY

(a) JLN
(b) HJL
(c) KMO
(d) IKM

Correct Option: d

Explanation:

Directions (7–8): Answer the following questions using the numerical series given
below

534 442 768 283 209

Q7. When all the digits in each of the given numbers are arranged in ascending
order, which number becomes the highest?
(a) 534
(b) 442
(c) 768
(d) 283
(e) 209

Correct Option: c

Explanation: When the digits are arranged in ascending order within the number, the
new numbers formed are:

534 – 345

442 – 244

768 – 678

283 – 238

209 – 029

Q8. When the digits within the number are multiplied with each other, the
product of which number is the lowest?

(a) 534
(b) 442
(c) 768
(d) 283
(e) 209

Correct Option: e

Explanation: Any number multiplied by 0 will give the answer 0, which is the least.

Conclusion
Mastering the art of decoding alphanumeric series is pivotal for excelling in various
competitive exams, aptitude tests, and problem-solving challenges. The ability to
discern patterns, analyze relationships, and apply logical reasoning plays a crucial role
in unraveling complex sequences. Developing a systematic approach to tackle
alphanumeric series enhances cognitive abilities and fosters a sharper analytical
mindset. With practice and a clear understanding of different patterns, one can
confidently navigate and solve diverse alphanumeric series problems.
FAQs Related to Alphanumeric Series
Given below are some frequently asked questions on Alphanumeric Series.

Q1: What are the common types of patterns found in alphanumeric series?
A1: Alphanumeric series can exhibit patterns like arithmetic progression, geometric
progression, alphabetical order, alternating sequences, positional relationships, and
combinations of these patterns.

Q2: How can one improve their skills in solving alphanumeric series?
A2: Practice regularly, familiarize yourself with different patterns, use logical
reasoning, and employ trial-and-error methods to solve varied alphanumeric series
problems.

Q3: Are there any online resources or tools available to practice solving
alphanumeric series?
A3: Yes, numerous websites, apps, and books offer practice questions and exercises
specifically designed to enhance skills in solving alphanumeric series problems.

Q4: In what real-world scenarios are alphanumeric series important?

A4: Alphanumeric series are crucial in fields like cryptography, data analysis, coding,
and various competitive exams, where pattern recognition and logical reasoning skills
are required.

Q5: How can one approach complex alphanumeric series problems?

A5: Break down the sequence, look for clues or patterns, analyze relationships
between elements, and methodically test different hypotheses to decipher the
underlying logic.

Tips & Tricks To Solve Alphanumeric Questions

To solve Alphanumeric Questions, follow the tips and tricks given below:
1. For missing series: When a series with a pattern is given containing
alphabets and numbers. The candidate is asked to find the missing number
in the blank space.
2. For Alphabet-Number-Symbol Series: A series with alphabets, number
and different types of symbols (like &, *, $, etc.) are given and questions
are formed on it.
3. Alphabetic Series: This type of Series only contains English Alphabets
set in a particular pattern. No numbers or symbols are used here.
 4. Numerical Series: This type of Series only contains numbers, arranged in
a specific pattern. Questions based on this type is usually asked in the form
of rearrangement of numbers in ascending, descending or any other order.
Sample Questions on Alphanumeric Series
Direction (1-5): Answer the following questions based on the arrangement
given below:
Q1. If the symbols followed by consonants interchange their positions within
the group, then which element is third from the right end?
B@C7NR%5$G6KM&4S#PU5
(a) U
(b) #
(c) P
(d) 5
(e) None of these
Answer: b
Explanation:-
Given series – B @ C 7 N R % 5 $ G 6 K M & 4 S # P U 5
After operation – B C @ 7 N R % 5 G $ 6 K M & 4 S P # U 5
So, third element from the right end = #
Q2. Based on the given arrangement which of the following groups should be
next?
BC7 R5$ 6M&?
(a) N5G
(b) KS#
(c) SPU
(d) C4H
(e) 4SP
Answer: c
Explanation:-
Given series – B @ C 7 N R % 5 $ G 6 K M & 4 S # P U 5
So, SPU is the correct answer.
Q3. Which of the following is second to the left of the twelfth from the right
end if all the symbols are dropped?
(a) F
(b) C
(c) 7
(d) M
(e) None of these
Answer: b
Explanation:-
Given series – B @ C 7 N R % 5 $ G 6 K M & 4 S # P U 5
After dropping symbols – B C 7 N R 5 G 6 K M 4 S P U 5
So, 12th from the right end – N
Hence, second to the left of N is C.
Q4. If the numbers which are preceded by letters interchanged their
positions and those letters were changed to the next letter in the alphabetical
series, then which of the following elements are the fourth from the left end
and the eleventh from the right end?
(a) F and 7
(b) 6 and D
(c) A and $
(d) D and 6
(e) None of these
Answer: d
Explanation:-
Given series – B @ C 7 N R % 5 $ G 6 K M & 4 S # P U 5
After operation – B @ 7 C N R % 5 $ 6 G K M & 4 S # P 5 U
After changing – B @ 7 D N R % 5 $ 6 H K M & 4 S # P 5 V
So, fourth from the left end and eleventh from the right end – D and 6
Therefore, option d is the correct answer.
Q5. How many letters are there which are preceded by a symbol and
followed by a number within the group in the given arrangement?
(a) None
(b) One
(c) Two
(d) Three
(e) More than three
Answer: c
Explanation:-
Given series – B @ C 7 N R % 5 $ G 6 K M & 4 S # P U 5
So, there are two letters (@C7, $G6). Therefore option c is the correct answer.
Direction (6-10): Study the following digit-letter-symbol sequence carefully
and answer the questions given below.
Q6. If all the digits are dropped, which of the following is third to the right of
the eleventh from the right end?
*E7O&6^4Z5*39T!D#2$U
(a) ^
(b) 8
(c) Z
(d) &
(e) T
Answer: c
Explanation:-
Given Series – * E 7 O & 6 ^ 4 Z 5 * 3 9 T ! D # 2 $ U
After dropping digits – * E O & ^ Z * T ! D # $ U
So, eleventh from the right end – O
Therefore, third to the right of O – Z
Q7. What is the 7th element to the left of the element that is 9th from the
right end?
(a) &
(b) C
(c) 2
(d) #
(e) $
Answer: a
Explanation:-
Given Series – * E 7 O & 6 ^ 4 Z 5 * 3 9 T ! D # 2 $ U
9th from the right end – 3
So, the 7th element to the left of 3 – &
Hence, option a) is the correct answer.
Q8. How many digits are there which are preceded by a symbol and followed
by a letter?
(a) 0
(b) 1
(c) 2
(d) 3
(e) More than 3
Answer: b
Explanation:-
Given Series – * E 7 O & 6 ^ 4 Z 5 * 3 9 T ! D # 2 $ U
So, there is one digit (4). Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.
Q9. If all the symbols are removed then what will be the element which is 9th
from the left?
(a) 4
(b) 7
(c) 1
(d) 9
(e) None of the above
Answer: d
Explanation:-
Given Series – * E 7 O & 6 ^ 4 Z 5 * 3 9 T ! D # 2 $ U
After dropping symbols – E 7 O 6 4 Z 5 3 9 T D 2 U
So, 9th from the left end – 9
Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.
Q10. If all the digits are arranged in decreasing order from the left, how
many digits will have their positions unchanged?
(a) 0
(b) 1
(c) 2
(d) 3
(e) More than 3
Answer: c
Explanation:-
Given Series – * E 7 O & 6 ^ 4 Z 5 * 3 9 T ! D # 2 $ U
After operation – * E 9 O & 7 ^ 6 Z 5 * 4 3 T ! D # 2 $ U
So, 2 digits that is 5 and 2 has not changed. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.
Direction (11-15): Study the following digit-letter-symbol sequence carefully
and answer the questions given below.
YZ#8FH7$3MO&97GQ%KX@46JI#DTS8$
Q11. What should come in place of the question mark in the following
series?
ZF# 7M$ &G9 %@K ?
(a) JDI
(b) 4I6
(c) 6IJ
(d) 6#J
(e) None of these
Answer: d
Explanation:-
Given series – Y Z # 8 F H 7 $ 3 M O & 9 7 G Q % K X @ 4 6 J I # D T S 8 $
Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
Q12. How many such numbers are there in the given series which are
immediately preceded or followed by a consonant?
(a) Three
(b) Four
(c) More than five
(d) Five
(e) None of these
Answer: c
Explanation:-
Given series – Y Z # 8 F H 7 $ 3 M O & 9 7 G Q % K X @ 4 6 J I # D T S 8 $
So, there are six such numbers which are immediately preceded or followed by a
consonant. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.
Q13. If all the symbols are dropped from the series then which element will
be fifth to the right of the one which is fourteenth from the right end of the
new arrangement?
(a) G
(b) K
(c) 4
(d) X
(e) None of these
Answer: d
Explanation:-
Given series – Y Z # 8 F H 7 $ 3 M O & 9 7 G Q % K X @ 4 6 J I # D T S 8 $
After dropping symbols – Y Z 8 F H 7 3 M O 9 7 G Q K X 4 6 J I D T S 8
So, fourteenth from the right end – 9
Then, fifth to the right of 9 – X
Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.
Q14. Which of the following element is 17th to the right of the one which is
24th from the right end of the given arrangement?
(a) I
(b) J
(c) #
(d) T
(e) None of these
Answer: a
Explanation:-
Given series – Y Z # 8 F H 7 $ 3 M O & 9 7 G Q % K X @ 4 6 J I # D T S 8 $
So, 24th from the right end – 7
Then, 17th to the right of 7 – I
Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.
Q15. How many such symbols are there in the given series which are
immediately preceded by a consonant but not immediately followed by a
consonant?
(a) Four
(b) One
(c) Three
(d) Two
(e) None of these
Answer: a
Explanation:-
Given series – Y Z # 8 F H 7 $ 3 M O & 9 7 G Q % K X @ 4 6 J I # D T S 8 $
So, there are four symbols. Hence, option (a) is the correct answer.
Direction (16-20): Study the following digit-letter-symbol sequence carefully
and answer the questions given below.
MZ3+T#&IHN%8$JQ1LM*@XR64#DF+
Q16. How many such symbols are there in the above arrangement each of
which is either immediately followed by a number or immediately preceded
by a letter, but not both?
(a) None
(b) One
(c) Two
(d) Three
(e) More than 3
Answer: d
Explanation:-
Given Series – M Z 3 + T # & I H N % 8 $ J Q 1 L M * @ X R 6 4 # D F +
So, there are three symbols in the above arrangement. Hence, option (d) is the
correct answer.
Q17. Four of the following five are alike in a certain way. Which one does
not belong to the group?
(a) 3 Z D F
(b) # T 6 4
(c) M T + 4
(d) # I 6 X
(e) + # 3 D
Answer: e
Explanation:-
Given Series – M Z 3 + T # & I H N % 8 $ J Q 1 L M * @ X R 6 4 # D F +
In all other groups, the 3rd and 4th elements occupy the same positions from the
right in the given arrangement as the first and 2nd elements respectively from the
left end.
Hence, option (e) is the correct answer.
Q18. 3 Z T is to & H % in the same way as Q J L is to?
(a) X R *
(b) * XM
(c) @ * R
(d) @ X L
(e) None of these
Answer: b
Explanation:-
Given Series – M Z 3 + T # & I H N % 8 $ J Q 1 L M * @ X R 6 4 # D F +
In each pair, the 1st, 2nd and 3rd elements of the 1st term move 4, 7 and 1 step
forward respectively to give the corresponding elements of the 2nd term.
Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.
Q19. How many such numbers are there each of which is either immediately
followed by a symbol or immediately preceded by a letter, but not both?
(a) None
(b) One
(c) Two
(d) Three
(e) More than three
Answer: e
Explanation:-
Given Series – M Z 3 + T # & I H N % 8 $ J Q 1 L M * @ X R 6 4 # D F +
Hence, there are four numbers. So, option (e) is the correct answer.
Q20. How many such letters are there, each of which is either immediately
followed by a number or immediately preceded by a symbol but not both?
(a) None
(b) One
(c) Two
(d) Three
(e) More than 3
Answer: e
Explanation:-
Given Series – M Z 3 + T # & I H N % 8 $ J Q 1 L M * @ X R 6 4 # D F +
Hence, there are four letters which is either immediately followed by a number or
immediately preceded by a symbol but not both. Therefore option (e) is the correct
answer.
Question 1: What comes next in the series: A1, B2, C3, D4, …?

a) E5

b) F6

c) G7

d) H8

Answer: a) E5

Explanation: Each letter is followed by a number that is one greater than the previous
number, and the letter also follows the alphabetical order.
Question 2: What comes next in the series: Z1, Y2, X3, W4, …?

a) U6

b) V5

c) W4

d) X3

Answer: b) V5

Explanation: The series is decreasing in alphabetical order, and each letter is followed
by a number that is one greater than the previous number.
Question 3: What comes next in the series: A1B, C2D, E3F, G4H, …?

a) H4I

b) I5J
c) J6K

d) K7L

Answer: b) I5J

Explanation: Each group has a pattern where a letter is followed by a number that is
one greater than the previous number, and then another letter that is next in
alphabetical order.
Question 4: What comes next in the series: Z1A, Y2B, X3C, W4D, …?

a) U6F

b) V5E

c) W4D

d) X3C

Answer: b) V5E

Explanation: The series is decreasing in alphabetical order, and each group has a
pattern where a letter is followed by a number that is one greater than the previous
number, and then another letter that is next in alphabetical order.
Question 5: What comes next in the series: A1Z, B2Y, C3X, D4W, …?

a) F6U

b) E5V

c) D4W

d) C3X
Answer: b) E5V

Explanation: Each group has a pattern where a letter is followed by a number that is
one greater than the previous number and then another letter that is decreasing in
alphabetical order.
Question 6: What comes next in the series: Z1Y, X2W, V3U, T4S, …?

a) Q6P

b) R5Q

c) S4T

d) T3U

Answer: b) R5Q

Explanation: The series is decreasing in alphabetical order, and each group has a
pattern where a letter is followed by a number that is one greater than the previous
number and then another letter that is next in alphabetical order.
Question 7: What comes next in the series: A1B2, C3D4, E5F6, G7H8, …?

a) H8I9

b) J10K11

c) K11L12

d) I9J10

Answer: d) I9J10
Explanation: Each group has a pattern where a letter is followed by a number that is
one greater than the previous number, and then another letter that is next in
alphabetical order, followed by a number that is two greater than the previous number.
Question 8: What comes next in the series: Z1Y2, X3W4, V5U6, T7S8, …?

a) Q9P10

b) R9Q10

c) S8T9

d) T7U8

Answer: b) R9Q10

Explanation: The series is decreasing in alphabetical order, and each group has a
pattern where a letter is followed by a number that is one greater than the previous
number, and then another letter that is next in alphabetical order followed by a number
that is two greater than the previous number.
Question 9: What comes next in the series: A1Z2, B3Y4, C5X6, D7W8, …?

a) C5X6

b) D7W8

c) E9V10

d) F11U12

Answer: c) E9V10
Explanation: Each group has a pattern where a letter is followed by a number that is
one greater than the previous number, and then another letter that is decreasing in
alphabetical order followed by a number that is two greater than the previous number.
Question 10: What comes next in the series: Z1A2, Y3B4, X5C6, W7D8, …?

a) X5C6

b) W7D8

c) V9E10

d) U11F12

Answer: c) V9E10

Explanation: The series is decreasing in alphabetical order, and each group has a
pattern where a letter is followed by a number that is one greater than the previous
number, and then another letter that is next in alphabetical order followed by a number
that is two greater than the previous number.

Conclusion

Alphanumeric Series Questions

Given below are alphanumeric series questions, candidates are advised to solve the questions
given below and test their preparation level.

And for candidates who are not entirely aware of the concert, can visit the alphanumeric
series concept page for a better understanding of the topic.

Directions (Q1 – Q4): Based on the series given below, answer the following questions:

H # K O & L $ % X I A V E @ ? D + F M
Q 1. How many symbols in the given series are immediately preceded by a vowel?

1. One
2. Two
3. Three
4. Four
5. Five

Q 2. Which is the seventh element from the left of the 15th element from left?

1. A
2. $
3. %
4. D
5. ?

Q 3. How many such consonants are there in the given series, each of which is immediately
preceded by a vowel and succeeded by a symbol?

1. Four
2. Six
3. None
4. One
5. Two

Q 4. Which element is placed 4th to the right of 11th element from left?

1. D
2. +
3. #
4. ?
5. X

Directions (Q5 – Q9): Study the series given below carefully and answer the following
questions:

Q 2 K 4 * $ B K + D 5 1 F & R $ O ^ C
Q 5. If all the symbols in the series are removed, which element will be sixth from the right end
of the series?

1. 5
2. R
3. K
4. +
5. B

Q 6. How many symbols are there in between the first vowel from left and the first consonant
from the right end of the series?

1. Two
2. Four
3. Three
4. One
5. None of the above

Q 7. How many such symbols are there in the given series which are immediately preceded by a
symbol and followed by a consonant?

1. Two
2. Three
3. One
4. None
5. None of the above

Q 8. Which element is second to the right of the fifth element from the left of the series?

1. F
2. K
3. #
4. +
5. B

Q 9. What is the product of all the numbers given in the alphanumeric series?

1. 45
2. 50
3. 40
4. 12
5. 60

Directions (Q10 – Q14): In each of the alphanumeric series given below, find the missing
element
Q 10.

A-9 B-16 ? D-36 E-49

1. C-26
2. C-30
3. C-27
4. C-25
5. C-33

Q 11.

Z-12 X-8 ? T-0 R-8

1. V-6
2. V-4
3. V-10
4. V-0
5. V-14

Q 12.

P-1 ? R-27 S-256 T-3125

1. Q-5
2. Q-2
3. Q-6
4. Q-30
5. Q-22

Q 13.

? G-4 H-6 I-8 J-10

1. F-2
2. F-1
3. F-0
4. F-4
5. F-10

Q 14.

A-26 B-25 C-24 X-3 Y-2 ?

1. Z-5
 2. Z-22
3. Z-26
4. Z-3
5. Z-1

Candidates can also refer to the links given below:

Quantitative Aptitude – Topics & Questions General English for Competitive Exams

Bank Exam Syllabus SSC Syllabus

RRB Syllabus LIC Syllabus

Directions (Q15 – Q18): Refer to the number given below, and answer the following questions:

234 657 283 647 994

Q 15. If all the digits in each of the given numbers are arranged in ascending order within the
number, which will be highest number thus formed?

1. 234
2. 657
3. 283
4. 647
5. 994

Q 16. If the first and last digit of each number is interchanged with each other, which will be the
smallest number thus formed?

1. 234
2. 994
3. 657
4. 647
5. 283

Q 17. When all the digits in each number is multiplied with each other, the product of which of
these numbers shall be the greatest?

1. 234
2. 657
3. 283
4. 647
5. 994
Q 18. If the digit at one’s place of the largest number is added to the digit at hundreds place of
the smallest number. What will be the sum of the two numbers?

1. 12
2. 24
3. 35
4. 23
5. 13

Directions (Q19 – Q22): Based on the alphanumeric series given below, answer the following
questions:

4 G 7 * $ K $ L ? # L O @ E B + A I

Q 19. Which element is placed sixth to the right of the seventh element from left?

1. G
2. #
3. $
4. @
5. B

Q 20. How many such vowels are there in the given series, each of which is followed by a
consonant?

1. Two
2. Three
3. One
4. None
5. None of the above

Q 21. If all the symbols and vowels are eliminated from the series, which element shall be
seventh from the right end of the series?

1. 7
2. 4
3. K
4. L
5. B

Q 22. Which element is fourth to the left of the second element from the right end of the series?

1. #
2. *
 3. E
4. B
5. @

For all the questions given above, candidates can get the answers at the PDF given below:

Q.1. _ _ xyx _ _ yx _ xy
1. xyyyx

2. xyyxy

3. yxxyy

4. yyxyx

Answer & Explanation

Sol : Option 2
The series is xy/xy/xy/xy/xy/xy. Thus the pattern 'xy' is repeated.

Q.2. FU, KP, PK, ?

1. UG

2. UF
3. GS

4. VR

Answer & Explanation

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Sol : Option 2
F is sixth from the beginning of the alphabet & U is sixth from the end.
Similarly K is eleventh from the beginning & P is 11th from the end the same rule is followed in
other pairs of the series.

Q.3. xy _ _ yxx _ _ xy _
1. xxxxx

2. xxyxx

3. xxyxy

4. yxxyy

Answer & Explanation

Sol : Option 2
The series is xyx/xyx/xyx/xyx. Thus, the pattern 'xyx' is repeated.

Q.4. qsu ......... ceg , ikm , oqs

1. uwy

2. vya

3. wya

4. axy

Answer & Explanation

Sol : Option 3
There is a gap of one letter in every letter of the group. Also, every second group of the series
starts after a gap of 1 letter, i.e., after qsu, we get wya.

Q.5. x _ yx _ y _ zy _ z _ xz _
1. zzxyzy

2. zxxzyx

3. zzxxyy

4. zxzxxy

Answer & Explanation

Sol : Option 3
The series is xzy/xzy/xzy/xzy/xzy. Thus, the pattern 'xzy' is repeated.

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Q.6. APK, BQL, CRM, DSN, ......

1. TEO

2. ETO

3. EOT

4. TOE

Answer & Explanation

Sol : Option 2
The first letter of every group is in alphabetical order, i.e. ABCDE Same is the case with II and
III letters of the group. Such as PQRST and KLMNO
Q.7. x _ yx _ y _y _x _ y
1. xyxxy

2. xyyxy

3. xxyyx

4. yyxyy

Answer & Explanation

Sol : Option 4
The series is xyy/xyy/xyy/xyy/xyy. Thus, the pattern 'xyy' is repeated.

Q8. BAC, GFH,LKM,?

1. QPR

2. PQR

3. RQP

4. None of these

Answer & Explanation

Sol : Option 1
Each letter is at a gap of 4 alphabets from the previous i.e. B + 5 = G, A + 5 = F, C + 5 = H.
Also, G + 5 = L, F + 5 = K, H + 5 = M.
Hence answer should be QPR

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Q9. _ xyy _ yy _ yyx _

1. yxyx

2. yyxy

3. xxyy

4. yxxy
Answer & Explanation

Sol : Option 4
The series is yxy/yxy/yxy/yxy/yxy. Thus, the pattern 'yxy' is repeated.

Q10. BEH, HKN, ?

1. NOT

2. MOQ

3. NQT

4. WTO

Answer & Explanation

Sol : Option 3
The first letter of every group is the last letter of the preceding group with a gap of two letters in
every member of the group, i.e., after BEH we get HKN.
So, answer would be NQT i.e. 3rd option.

Q.1. JAF, JEF, JIF, JOF, ?

1. PIG

2. PET

3. JUF

4. POT

Answer & Explanation

Sol : Option 3
The middle letters which are vowels have an increasing trend of A, E, I, O, U and remaining
letters have been retained as it is.So answer would be JUF.

Q.2. _ xx _ yx _ yy _ xy _ xxy
1. xxxyy

2. yxyxy

3. yyxxy

4. yyyxx

Answer & Explanation

Sol : Option 3
The series is yxxy/yxxy/yxxy/yxxy. Thus, the pattern 'yxxy' is repeated.

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Q.3. WXCD, UVEF, STGH, QRIJ, ?

1. OPKL

2. AYBZ

3. JIRQ

4. LRMS

Answer & Explanation

Sol : Option 1
Start reading from CD, EF, GH, IJ, KL and then QR, ST, UV, WX, YZ and so on after splitting
the groups.

Q.4. xy _ z _ xxyx _ px _ yxzpx _ yxzpx

1. xpzxx

2. yxyzx

3. yxzpx

4. zyxpy

Answer & Explanation

Sol : Option 1
The series is xyxzpx/xyxzpx/xyxzpx/xyxzpx. Thus, the pattern ' xyxzpx' is repeated.

Q.5. WYB, XUD, YQF, ...

1. HZM

2. HCZ

3. ZMH

4. None of these

Answer & Explanation

Sol : Option 3
Divide each member of series in this way: B D F H and so on (one gap) in ascending order, Y U
Q M and so on (three gap) in descending order, WX Y Z and so on (no gap) in ascending order

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Q.6. x_ p _ y _ _ pzy _ _ pzy
1. xyyyzz

2. xyzyzy

3. yxzyxy

4. yzxyxy

Answer & Explanation

Sol : Option 4
The series is xypzy/ xypzy/ xypzy. Thus, the pattern ' xypzy' is repeated.

Q.7. SAB, ?, QCD, PDD, OEF, NFF

1. CBT

2. ABR

3. BCT

4. RBB

Answer & Explanation

Sol : Option 4
First letter in every group is in reverse alphabetical order i.e. SRQPON. The middle letter is in
alphabetical order i.e ABCDEF and the last letter has pairs, BB, DD & FF.

Q8. _ x _ y _ xyxx _ yxy _ xyyx

1. xxxyy

2. xyxyy

3. yxyxy

4. yxyyx

Answer & Explanation

Sol : Option 4
The series is yxx/yyx/ yxx/yyx/ yxx/yyx. Thus, the pattern yxx/yyx is repeated.
Q9.BAZ, DBY, FCX, ?
1. FXW

2. EFX

3. FEY

4. HDW

Answer & Explanation

Sol : Option 4
The third, sixth and ninth letters are in the reverse order of the alphabet i.e.Z,Y, X, W. Ist fourth
and seventh letters are going up with a gap of one letter and II, V and VIIIth are moved ahead
one letter.

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Q. 10 _ yz _ zx _ xyx _ z _ zxzxy
1. xyzyy

2. yyyzz

3. yxzyx

4. xyyzz

Answer & Explanation

Sol : Option 1
The series is xyz/yzx/zxy /xyz/yzx/zxy . So, the letters change places in a cyclic manner.

Series Number Sequence: Concepts & Tricks

Learn the important concepts, and tricks to solve questions based on Number Series.
Questions on number series are prevalent in most of the management aptitude exams. These questions are
based on numerical sequences that follow a logical rule/ pattern based on elementary arithmetic concepts.
A particular series is given from which the pattern must be analyzed. You are then asked to predict the
next number in the sequence following the same rule. Generally, there are three types of questions asked
from the number series:

1. A numerical series is given in which a number is wrongly placed. You are asked to
identify that particular wrong number.
2. A numerical series is given in which a specific number is missing. You are required to
find out that missing number.
3. A complete numerical series is followed by an incomplete numerical series. You need to
solve that incomplete numerical series in the same pattern in which the complete
numerical series is given.

Different types of Number Series:

The most common patterns followed by number series are:

 Series consisting of Perfect Squares:

A series based on Perfect squares is most of the times based on the perfect squares of the
numbers in a specific order & generally one of the numbers is missing in this type of series.

Example:324, 361, 400, 441,?

Sol: 324 = 182 , 361 = 192, 400 = 202, 441 = 212, 484 = 222

 Perfect Cube Series:

It is based on the cubes of numbers in a particular order and one of the numbers is missing in the
series.

Example:512, 729, 1000,?

Sol:83, 93, 103, 113

 Geometric Series:

It is based on either descending or ascending order of numbers and each successive number is
obtained by dividing or multiplying the previous number by a specific number.

Example:4, 36, 324, 2916?

Sol:4 x 9 = 36, 36 x 9 = 324, 324 x 9 = 2916, 2916 x 9 = 26244.

  Arithmetic Series:

It consists of a series in which the next term is obtained by adding/subtracting a constant number
to its previous term. Example: 4, 9, 14, 19, 24, 29, 34 in which the number to be added to get the
new number is 5.

 Two-stage Type Series:

In a two step Arithmetic series, the differences of consecutive numbers themselves form an
arithmetic series.

Example: 1, 3, 6, 10, 15.....

Sol:3 - 1 = 2, 6 - 3 = 3, 10 - 6 = 4, 15 - 10 = 5....
Now, we get an arithmetic sequence 2, 3, 4, 5......
Hence 6 will be added to the last number given, so answer would 15 + 6 = 21

 Mixed Series:

This particular type of series may have more than one pattern arranged in a single series or it
may have been created according to any of the unorthodox rules.

Example:10, 22, 46, 94, 190,?

Sol:

10 x 2 = 20 +2 = 22,

22 x 2 = 44 + 2 = 46,

46 x 2 = 92 + 2 = 94,

94 x 2 = 188 + 2 = 190,

190 x 2 = 380 + 2 = 382.

So the missing number is 382.

 Arithmetico –Geometric Series :

As the name suggests, Arithmetico –Geometric series is formed by a peculiar combination of
Arithmetic and Geometric series. An important property of Arithmetico- Geometric series is that
the differences of consecutive terms are in Geometric Sequence.

Example:1, 4, 8, 11, 22, 25, ?

Sol :Series Type +3 , × 2 ( i.e Arithmetic and Geometric Mixing)
1 + 3 = 4, 4 × 2 = 8, 8 + 3 = 11, 11 × 2 = 22, 22 + 3 = 25, 25 × 2 = 50

Geometrico - Arithmetic Series is the reverse of Arithmetico - Geometric Series. The differences
of suggestive terms are in Arithmetic Series.
Example: 1, 2, 6, 36, 44, 440, ?
Sol :Series Type - × 2, + 4, × 6, +8 , × 10
1 × 2 = 2, 2 + 4 = 6, 6 × 6 = 36, 36+ 8 = 44, 44 × 10 = 440, 440 + 12 = 452

 Twin/Alternate Series :
 As the name of the series specifies, this type of series may consist of two series combined
into a single series. The alternating terms of this series may form an independent series in
itself.
Example: 3, 4, 8, 10, 13, 16 ? ?
Sol: As we can see, there are two series formed
 Series 1 : 3, 8, 13 with a common difference of 5
 Series 2 : 4, 10, 16 with a common difference of 6
 So, next two terms of the series should be 18 & 22 respectively.

Series Number Sequence: Solved Examples

Go through the given solved examples based on Number Sequence to understand the
concept better.
Directions for questions 1 to 10: Find the missing term in each of the following questions of number
series.
Example 1: Identify the next term in the following series 2, 3, 5, 9, 17, 33, 65, ?

Sol: This is one of the simpler kinds of series, as it can be seen that the difference between the
numbers goes like this.
You can find the right answer in number series by taking the difference between consecutive
pairs of numbers, which form a logical series. In this example, the differences between
succeeding pairs of numbers are 1,2, 4, 8, 16, and 32. So, the next difference must be 64. 64, if
added to the last number 65, gives 129, which is the correct answer.

Example 2: Find the next number in the following series 1, 3, 12, 52, 265, ?.

Sol:

The above series involves two operations: multiplication and addition of a number by the same
number. The series runs like this: 1 x 2 + 2 = 3, 3 x 3 + 3 = 12, 12 x 4 + 4 = 52, 52 x 5 + 5 = 265.
The next number, following this logic should be 265 x 6 + 6 = 1596. In this case, the idea of
differences will not help us.

Example 3: Identify the next number in the following series 2, 8, 26, 62, 122, 212,?

Sol: First of all you should try to take the differences. If the first difference does not give
anything significant, you can go for the second difference i.e. the difference of the differences.
The first differences obviously do not contain any logic. But taking the differences among
differences in the first layer as shown above, we see that the logic becomes very clear to us.
Following the very same logic, the last addition to last number i.e. 30, should be 6, which makes
it 36. Moving backwards, we get 36 + 90 + 212 = 338, which is the correct answer to this
particular question.

Example 4: Find the next number 13, 17, 19, 23, 29,?

Sol: This is a series of prime numbers, it can be clearly seen that the numbers given are
successive prime numbers. Next prime number would be 31 and that would be the answer.

Example 5: What should come in place of question mark in the following series: 3, 5, 9, 15, 23,
33,?, 59.

Sol: Here, the additive factor is increased by two every time i.e. firstly two is added, then four is
added, then six is added and so on. It can be seen that before the question mark, ten has been
added, so the next addition would be twelve. Thus, the number would be 33 + 12 = 45.

Example 6: What should come in place of question mark in the following series; 16, 22, 28,
34,?, 46

Sol: In this case, six has been added in all the numbers, to get the next number. First of all: 16 +
6 = 22, then 22 + 6 = 28 and so on. In order to get the next number after 34, 6 would be added to
it. So, the question mark would be replaced by 34 + 6 = 40.

Example 7: What should come in place of question mark in the following series: 2, 3, 6, 11, 18,
27, ?

Sol: In this case consecutive odd numbers have been added in the increasing order. Firstly one,
then three, then five and nine. So, in order to obtain the next number, eleven will be added.
Therefore, the next number is: 27 + 11 = 38.

Example 8: What should be come in place of x in the following series; 2, 2, 4, 12, 48, 240, ?

Sol: In this question, every number is multiplied by the consecutive natural numbers starting
from one. This can be understood with the help of the following diagram.
The next number, as is clear from the above illustration, is obtained by multiplying the last
number 240 by 6. So, the answer is 240 × 6 = 1440.

Example 9: Find the wrong number in the following series:

16 47 64 72 76 78 79

Sol: In this particular example, if you start from the first term, first of all, the difference is thirty
one, then the difference is seventeen, and then the difference is eight. So there is no specific
logic. Starting from the last term, you can see that firstly, one is added, then two is added, then
four is added, then eight, sixteen and thirty two should have been added. So you have got the
right clue. So, 16 + 32 i.e. the first number should be 48 and afterwards the series becomes + 16,
+ 8, + 4 and so on. Thus 47 is the wrong number in this particular series.

Example 10: Find the wrong number in the below mentioned series:

11 23 46 95 191

Sol: In this particular question, the pattern used is x 2 + 1 only. But in the middle when 23 x 2 +
1 = 47 should have been written, 46 is written instead of that. So, 46 is the wrong number in this
particular series.

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Analogy
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Series Completion

Series Completion: Concept and Examples

Learn the tips to solve Alphanumeric series questions along with examples.
In reasoning section, questions on series are commonly asked. Within series, questions based on
alphabets, numerical and alpha-numeric series are generally asked. Talking about alpha-
numeric series in particular, also known as alphameric series, is a combination of alphabetic and
numeric characters, which seems random but are related to each other by some logic.

Types of Series

Series are classified into three types:

1. Numeric series
2. Alphabetic series
3. Alphanumeric series

Tips to solve Series Completion questions

In order to solve series-based questions, it is important that you:

1. Learn the Squares of all the natural numbers from 1 to 25.

2. Learn the Cubes of all the natural numbers from 1 to 20.
3. Check for the sequence by analyzing the series by checking the difference, by dividing, by
checking multiples etc. between the consecutive terms.
4. Remember the EJOTY rule. It helps in memorizing the number of alphabet as E corresponds to
5th position, J corresponds to 10th position, O to 15th, T to 20th and Y to 25th position in the
alphabets.

Series Completion: Solved Examples

Example 1: A series of letters and numbers is given, the terms of which follow certain definite pattern in
group. Find a letter, which should come in the place of blank in this series.
1 A 4 D 7 _ 10 J 13 M

1.G
2.I

3.R

4.F

Sol: Above series consists of alternate numerals and alphabets. The number increases by 3 at every step
and similarly, alphabet also skips the next two alphabets e.g. 1, 4, 7, 10, 13.Alphabets corresponding to
these numerals follow these numbers. So, the letter G will follow 7.

Example 2: Find the next term in the alpha numeric series:

Z1A X2D V6G T21J R88M P445P ?

1. A.N2676S

2. N2676S

3. T2670N

4. T2676N

Sol: The pattern followed is; For the first letter, one alphabet is skipped in the reverse direction i.e.
ZXVTRPN. Similarly, third letter skips the next two alphabets i.e. ADGJMPS. Series followed for the
numerical values is ×1+1, ×2+2, ×3+3, ×4+4, ×5+5, ×6+6……, so desired numeral is 445 × 6+6 =
2676.The required answer is N2676S.

Example 3: Find the missing term.

2Z5 7Y7 14X9 23W11 34V13 ?

Sol: First number of the series is 2, 7, 14, 23, 34 i.e. +5, +7, +9, +11 now it will be +13 i.e. 34 + 13 = 47.
Second term of the series ZYXWV and now it will be U.
Third term of the series 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and now it will be 15
Thus, 47U15is the required answer.

Example 4: Find the missing terms:

23B_6_FG_5D_8_HI

1. C, 7, 4, E, 9

2. D, 8, 6, C, 7
3. E, 8, 7, D, 9

4. W, 8, 7, I, 9

Sol: The given series consists of a group of four characters in which, first two are numerals followed by
two alphabets. Alphabet is decided by the number written one place ahead of it in the series. Thus, 2 3 B
_ number two corresponds to alphabet B, similarly, the numeral 3 will represent alphabet C, 6
corresponds to F and in missing spot will come the number for alphabet G i.e. 7.
In similar fashion, the whole series can be completed and the right answer will be option A

Example 5: A random alpha-numeric sequence is given. In this series, which of the following is
third to the left of fifth from right end?
R*@2DF%^E3G#1Y9&R

1. 3

2. G

3. Y

4. 9

Sol: First of all, count that the element third to the left of the fifth from the right will appear at
position no. 5 + 3 = 8 from the right hand side. Now do the counting and find that the element
8th from the right is the digit 3, hence first option is the answer.

Significance Of Series In Logical

Reasoning
A series is just a succession of characters ordered logically. This topic consists of a
group of characters linked by a certain arrangement. You must recognise the pattern
and find the missing number, or you may be asked to select the character that does not
fit the pattern.

Conclusion
The number series, questions and answers help students rapidly grasp the concept of
series. Series is a crucial topic that is very beneficial in competitive assessments.
Aspirants can use the questions offered here to receive a quick overview of the topic
and practice them to be more comfortable with the concept. Series problems are
essential for competitive exams. In these kinds of questions, there are groups of
numbers or characters. In connection to the series of numbers, there is a blank to be
filled. You are challenged with filling the blank by identifying the pattern between the
numbers, their predecessors, and their successors.

Letter Repeating Series

In the questions on Letter Repeating Series, a series or a bead of
alphabets are present. Some of these strings or sequences of alphabets
will have missing spaces at regular or irregular places. You will have to
complete this sequence in a way that not only makes a regular series but
also fits with one of the options. We will also see a shortcut method that
will definitely save you a lot of time and guarantee a high rate of
success in solving the questions.

Example 1: In the following question, a number of letters are given.

There are blanks which can be filled with the help of the letters of the
options below. Pick the correct option and complete the series:

Q 1: _ aa _ ba _ bb _ ab _ aab

A) aaabb B) babab C) bbaab D) bbbaa

Answer: There are two methods of doing these series which we will
discuss in the following sections. Here let us just say that this is how the
series looks. The answer to this is the option C). Let us see how we can
get there.
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 Letter & symbol series
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 Series Completion Practice Questions

The Easy Way

The easiest way to solve these questions is to put the options back into
the blanks. It is a reverse method of solving these questions but it
always works. It is fast and will save you a lot of time but it doesn’t
always work. We will see in the following section, examples that are of
a more difficult nature and won’t be good to solve them this way. But
let us see if this method works for the above example. The sequence is
_ aa _ ba _ bb _ ab _ aab. Let us try option A).
For the option A), the series can be written as: aaaa | baab | bbab | baab
– which is not any sequence.

For the option B), the series becomes: baaa | babb | baab | baab – which
also isn’t a series.

Similarly, you can see for option C) and D). Out of the two, option C)
makes a sequence as baab | baab | baab | baab.

Now let us see that other method that we may employ to solve such
questions with a 100% accuracy.

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the Alphabet Series here in detail.

The Method For Letter Series

Let us see this method with the help of a few examples.

Example 2: The following letter series has some letters missing from it.
Complete the series by using one of the options:

a_bbc_aab_cca_bbcc

A) bacb B) acba C) abba D) caba

Answer: The first step is to count the number of letters that are in the
sequence. In the above sequence, this number is 18. Next, we find
factors of this number. This gives us the number of ways in which the
given series can be represented in a symmetrical way. For example, 18
has the following factors: 2, 3, 6, 9. So we can group the letters either 2
at a time or 3 at a time and so on.
Next step is to find how many different kinds of letters are there. The
above series has three types of letters – viz a, b and c. So from the first
step, the first number that we check is 3, although it is not necessary
that 3 will be the grouping used but highly probable. The series can be
written as:

a_b | bc_ | aab | _cc | a_b | bcc

Now we can check the series by inserting the options one by one. The
answer here is B) acba and the series becomes:

aab | bcc | aab | bcc | aab | bcc.

Now you might ask if we have to use the options, why not just use the
options then? Well, let us see one more example.

Two Correct Options

Example 3: Complete the series ab_dda__cda__cda:

A) dcdcc B) ccddc C) cbcbb D) cccbb

Answer: You will see that the answer can either be c or d. However, if
you start substituting the options, it might get a bit messy. Let us see the
method that we have learnt. The series has 16 terms which can be
divided into 2, 4, 8 terms taken at once. There are a total of 4 different
types of letters. So let us start with groups of 4 letters. The series is:

ab_d | da__ | cda_ | _cda – The series has a double gap which makes it
difficult to solve. We see that the option D) doesn’t make anything
click. The correct option hence is C) cbcbb and the series is abcd | dabc |
cdab | bcda which is a sequence.
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the Alpha-Numeric Series here.

Practice Questions
Q 1: Complete the series by using the options given below:

cc_ccdd_d_cc_ccdd_dd

A) dcdcc B) dcddc C) dccdd D) ddddd

Ans: B) dcddc

Q 2: _bca_cs_c_b_

A) aabbc B) abbbc C) aabcc D) abbac

Ans: D) abbac

Direction to solve:
This type of questions usually consists of a series, of small letters which follow a
certain pattern. However, some letters are missing from the series. These missing
letters are then given in a proper sequence as one of the alternatives. It required to
choose this alternative as the answer.

1•2•3•4•5•>>

1.

_c _ bd _ cbcda _ a _ db _ a
A) adabcd

B) cdbbca

C) daabbc

D) bdbcba

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Answer:
Option A

Explanation:
The series is acdb/dacb/cdab/acdb/da.
The third letter in each sequence becomes the first letter in the following sequence.
Hence the answer is (a).
2.

a_ bc_c_abb_bca_

A) cccbc

B) cbbac
C) accba

D) abbba

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Answer:
Option C

Explanation:
The series is aabcc/ccabb/bbcaa.
Hence the answer is (c).
3.

b _ b _ bb _ _ bbb _ bb _ b

A) bbbbba

B) bbaaab

C) ababab

D) aabaab
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Answer:
Option C

Explanation:
The series is babb/bbab/bbba/bbbb.
Thus, in each sequence,'a' moves one stepforward and 'b' takes its place and finally
in the fourth sequence, it is eliminated.
Hence the answer is (c).
4.

ccbab_caa_bccc_a_

A) babb

B) bbba

C) baab

D) babc
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Answer:
Option A

Explanation:
The series is ccba/bbca/aabc/ccba/b.
Hence the answer is (a).
5.

b _ bcacca _ ba _ bbc _ bc _ a

A) baabc

B) abaaa

C) acbca

D) bacab

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Answer:
Option A

Explanation:
The series is bbcca/ccaab/aabbc/bbcca.
Hence the answer is (a).