Series Questions and Answers: Complete Guide with Examples, Tricks & Practice Questions

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  • Series questions and answers are a key topic in competitive exams like SSC, banking, and railways, testing pattern recognition in number, alphabet, logical, and mixed series, with questions designed to be high-scoring and time-efficient when practised regularly.
  • Series questions and answers include common patterns such as arithmetic (+/−), geometric (×/÷), squares, cubes, prime numbers, alternating, and Fibonacci sequences, helping candidates quickly identify logic and solve questions accurately within 30–90 seconds in exams.
  • Series questions and answers can be solved faster using shortcut tricks like checking differences, ratios, splitting alternating patterns, converting alphabets to numbers, and practising daily, along with strategies like option elimination and focusing on accuracy before speed.

In most of the competitive exams in India, series questions are one of the most dominant topics when it comes to the reasoning section. Whether you take exams like SSC, railways, banking, or any college placement tests, you need to have a hold on this topic. These questions test your ability to identify patterns, sequences, and hidden tricks. If you are able to solve it in a few seconds, you are one step closer to acing the reasoning section. All you need is a good amount of practice. In this blog, we are going to discuss series, types of series questions,  shortcuts, tricks, and several series questions and answers for your practice. Keep on reading and practising!

Understanding Series in Aptitude

In aptitude, series are types of questions where you get a sequence of numbers, letters, or symbols. These are arranged in a particular order, and it can be based on any mathematical operation, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. In some series questions, patterns can be too complicated, and they may follow a complex logic, too.

Series questions are high-scoring and less time consuming too. Due to this, you can maximise your marks in less time. In fact, series questions are the foundation of reasoning questions, and they will help you in other reasoning topics too. 

Types of Series Questions

Series questions can be divided into different categories on the basis of the patterns and elements. These types of series questions often get repeated in competitive exams. So you must know the different types of questions, have a good understanding of the logic used, and then you will be able to solve those questions efficiently.

Let’s look at the different types of series questions:

Number Series

In questions related to number series, you will see a numerical sequence, arranged according to specific mathematical rules. The pattern can have logic based on any mathematical operation like addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, squares, cubes, etc. Multiple operations can also be combined in some cases. 

For example, in the series 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, you can see a multiplication pattern.

Alphabet Series

In alphabet series questions, you will find sequences where the pattern may include skipping the letters, reversing their order, or alternating sequence. You will have to understand the sequence on the basis of the positioning of letters. 

For example, in the series B, E, H, K, N, you can see a pattern where two letters are skipped each time. 

Logical & Figure Series

In logical and figure sequence, you will see patterns based on shapes, figures, or any visual elements. You can ace these questions if you improve your understanding of shapes, positions, shading, direction, etc. 

For example: A sequence of shapes rotating or increasing in sides.

Mixed Series

In mixed series, you will find a combination of numbers, letters, and symbols. These can be a bit complicated since they can follow multiple patterns at the same time. In a combination of letters and numbers, you can see a number pattern along with the shift in the alphabet.

For example: In A1, C3, E5, G7, I9, both number and letter are shifted by one each time.

Also Read: 50+ Questions of Making Judgements | Logical Reasoning

Important Patterns for Solving Series Questions

Series questions that you solve involve a lot of hidden patterns and logical rules. Sometimes, it seems difficult to understand how to reach the solution for that given question. Practising questions will definitely help, but before that, we will discuss some of the most repeated and important patterns that you will see in maximum questions. 

Arithmetic Pattern

In the arithmetic pattern, you will see that each term changes by a fixed number. To identify this pattern, you will have to see the gap between any two numbers and how it is changing each time. 

For example: 2, 3, 4, 5…and so on. In this case, the number is increasing by 1 every time. 

Geometric Pattern

In any geometric pattern, each term is multiplied or divided by the same number. So, basically, the ratio remains the same throughout the series.

For example, in the sequence 2, 6, 18, 54…, each number is multiplied by 3. 

Square and Cube Pattern

Many series questions are also based on square and cube patterns. It is recommended that you learn the squares and cubes up to 30 since it will help you recognise the patterns quickly. 

For example: In the series 1, 4, 9, 16, there is a square pattern.

Difference Pattern

In some series, you will see that there is a different pattern going on between any consecutive numbers. It can be something like +2, +4, +6, and so on. So basically, there is a pattern going on inside the difference pattern itself.

Prime Number Pattern

Prime number patterns are quite common in series questions. Prime numbers are those numbers that have no other factors than 1 or itself. You must memorise prime numbers from 1 to 50. It will help you observe the pattern quickly.

For example: Series like 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, etc.

Alphabet Series Pattern

In the alphabet series pattern, you will see the letters moving forward, backwards, or in a cyclic order. In a series, in the cyclic order, after Z it returns to A. So, the direction of alphabet shifting remains the same.

Alternating Pattern 

This is quite interesting. In an alternating pattern, two different types of rules are used alternately. If you observe closely, these rules keep on repeating.

For example: In the series 2, 4, 8, 10, 20, 22, 44…, there is a pattern of +2, x2…and so on.

Fibonacci / Recursive Pattern

In a Fibonacci or recursive pattern series, each term is basically formed by adding the previous two terms.

For example:  1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, and so on.

Also Read: 20+ Questions of Logical Deduction | Logical Reasoning

50+ Number Series Questions and Answers

We have seen what a number series means. Now, let’s see some questions along with their explanation. You can practice these questions on your own and see if you are able to do so.

Number Series Questions and Answers – Easy Level

Directions: Find what number would come in the place of a question mark (?).

Q1. 50, 45, 40, 35, 30,?

  1. 28
  2. 15
  3. 25
  4. 20

Q2. 2, 4, 6, 8, 10,?

  1. 11
  2. 12
  3. 14
  4. 16

Q3. 5, 10, 15, 20, 25,?

  1. 35
  2. 30
  3. 40
  4. 28

Q4. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9,?

  1. 10
  2. 12
  3. 11
  4. 13

Q5. 100, 90, 80, 70, ?, 50

  1. 60
  2. 65
  3. 55
  4. 75

Answers

Q1. 25 – This is a constant difference series in which each number is 5 less than the previous number.

Q2. 12 – This is a simple addition series where each number increases by 2.

Q3. 30 – This series follows a constant addition pattern of +5.

Q4. 11 – This is a sequence of odd numbers increasing by 2 each time.

Q5. 60 – Each number decreases by 10, forming a constant difference series.

Number Series Questions and Answers – Medium Level

Directions: Find what number would come in the place of a question mark (?).

Q1. 2, 6, 12, 20, 30,?

  1. 36
  2. 40
  3. 42
  4. 48

Q2. 3, 9, 27, 81,?

  1. 162
  2. 243
  3. 200
  4. 121

Q3. 4, 6, 9, 13, 18,?

  1. 22
  2. 23
  3. 24
  4. 25

Q4. 1, 4, 9, 16, 25,?

  1. 30
  2. 35
  3. 36
  4. 49

Q5. 5, 11, 23, 47,?

  1. 90
  2. 95
  3. 96
  4. 100

Answers

Q1. 42 – The differences are increasing by 2: +4, +6, +8, +10, so next is +12, that is, 30 + 12 = 42.

Q2. 243 – Each term is multiplied by 3, so 81 × 3 = 243.

Q3. 24 – The differences increase by 1: +2, +3, +4, +5, so next is +6, that is, 18 + 6 = 24.

Q4. 36 – This is a series of perfect squares: 1², 2², 3², 4², 5², so next is 6² = 36.

Q5. 95 – Each term follows the pattern (×2 + 1): 47 × 2 + 1 = 95.

Number Series Questions and Answers – Difficult Level

Directions: Find what number would come in the place of a question mark (?).

Q1. 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8,?

  1. 11
  2. 12
  3. 13
  4. 14

Q2. 2, 3, 5, 9, 17,?

  1. 31
  2. 33
  3. 35
  4. 37

Q3. 4, 18, 48, 100,?

  1. 150
  2. 160
  3. 180
  4. 200

Q4. 11, 13, 17, 19, 23,?

  1. 25
  2. 27
  3. 29
  4. 31

Q5. 121, 144, 169, 196,?

  1. 210
  2. 215
  3. 225
  4. 256

Answers

Q1. 13 – This follows the Fibonacci pattern where each term is the sum of the previous two, that is, 5 + 8 = 13.

Q2. 33 – Each term follows (×2 − 1): 17 × 2 − 1 = 33.

Q3. 180 – The differences are increasing: +14, +30, +52, so next is +80, that is, 100 + 80 = 180.

Q4. 29 – This is a sequence of prime numbers; the next prime after 23 is 29.

Q5. 225 – These are perfect squares: 11², 12², 13², 14², so next is 15² = 225.

Alphabet Series Questions and Answers

We have compiled some easy-to-difficult level alphabet series questions that you can practice. Make sure that you try identifying the hidden patterns before checking the answers. These will be solely based on the arrangement of English letters from A to Z.

Alphabet Series Questions and Answers – Easy Level

Directions: Find the missing term or next letter.

Q1. A, C, E, G, ____

  1. H
  2. I
  3. J
  4. K

Q2. B, D, F, H, ____

  1. I
  2. J
  3. K
  4. L

Q3. Z, Y, X, W, ____

  1. U
  2. V
  3. T
  4. S

Q4. A, D, G, J, ____

  1. K
  2. L
  3. M
  4. N

Q5. M, N, O, P, ____

  1. Q
  2. R
  3. S
  4. T

Answers

Q1. I – Letters increase by 2 positions each time.

Q2. J – Each letter moves forward by 2 places.

Q3. V – Letters decrease by 1 in reverse alphabetical order.

Q4. M – Letters increase by 3 positions each time.

Q5. Q – This is a continuous alphabetical sequence.

Alphabet Series Questions and Answers – Medium Level

Directions: Find the odd one out.

Q1. A, D, G, J, K

Q2. B, F, J, N, Q

Q3. Z, X, V, T, S

Q4. A, E, I, O, B

Q5. M, O, Q, S, V

Answers

Q1. K – All others follow a +3 pattern, but K does not fit the sequence.

Q2. Q – All others follow a +4 pattern, but Q breaks the pattern.

Q3. S – All others decrease by 2, but S does not follow the pattern.

Q4. B – All others are vowels, but B is a consonant.

Q5. V – All others increase by 2, but V breaks the pattern.

Alphabet Series Questions and Answers – Difficult Level

Directions: Find the missing term or next letter.

Q1. A, D, B, E, C, F, ____, ____

  1. G, D 
  2. D, G
  3. F, G
  4. G, H

Q2. Z, X, Y, W, X, V, ____, ____

  1. W, U
  2. W, T
  3. V, U
  4. U, T

Q3. A, C, F, J, O, U, ____, ____

  1. B, H
  2. B, I
  3. C, I
  4. D, J

Q4. M, Q, N, R, O, S, ____, ____

  1. P, T
  2. T, P
  3. Q, T
  4. P, U

Q5. A, Z, C, X, E, V, ____, ____

  1. G, T
  2. H, S
  3. G, U
  4. F, T

Answers

Q1. D, G – Two alternating series: A, B, C, D and D, E, F, G.

Q2. W, U – Two alternating patterns: Z, Y, X, W and X, W, V, U.

Q3. B, I – Pattern: +2, +3, +4, +5, +6, +7 → next +8 = B, then +9 = I (circular).

Q4. P, T – Two interlinked series: M, N, O, P and Q, R, S, T.

Q5. G, T – Alternating pattern: forward +2 (A, C, E, G) and backward −2 (Z, X, V, T).

Logical & Figure Series Questions and Answers

Now, let’s see some logical and figure series questions. These questions will test your visual observation skills and analytical thinking. Figure series take a lot of practice. Hence, to get a hold on different types of questions, you must practice a lot.

Logical & Figure Series Questions and Answers – Easy Level

Directions: Find the next figure or complete the pattern.

Q1. → ↑ ← ↓ → ____

Q2. △, □, ○, △, □, ____

Q3. ●, ●●, ●●●, ●●●●, ____

  1. ●●●●●
  2. ●●●
  3. ●●●●●●
  4. ●●

Q4. ▲, ▼, ▲, ▼, ____

Q5. □, □□, □□□, ____, □□□□□

  1. □□
  2. □□□□
  3. □□□□□
  4. □□□□□□

Answers

Q1. ↑ – The directions follow a clockwise rotation pattern (right → up → left → down → repeat).

Q2. ○ – The shapes repeat in a fixed sequence: triangle → square → circle.

Q3. ●●●●● -The number of dots increases by 1 each step.

Q4. ▲ – The pattern alternates between up and down triangles.

Q5. □□□□ – The number of squares increases by 1 each time.

Also Read: 100+ Questions of Analogies Reasoning with Answers

Mixed Series Questions and Answers

Once you are able to solve foundational-level series questions from separate topics, you must move towards solving mixed series questions. These might have more than one pattern at the same time, so pay more attention. Let’s solve some questions.

Mixed Series Questions and Answers – Easy Level

Directions: In these series, you will be looking at both the letter pattern and the number pattern. Fill the blank in the middle of the series or at the end of the series.

Q1. SCD, TEF, UGH, ____, WKL

  1. CMN
  2. UJI
  3. VIJ
  4. IJT

Q2. B2CD, _____, BCD4, B5CD, BC6D

  1. B2C2D
  2. BC3D
  3. B2C3D
  4. BCD7

Q3. FAG, GAF, HAI, IAH, ____

  1. JAK
  2. HAL
  3. HAK
  4. JAI

Q4. JAK, KBL, LCM, MDN, _____

  1. OEP
  2. NEO
  3. MEN
  4. PFQ

Q5. DEF, DEF2, DE2F2, _____, D2E2F3

  1. DEF3
  2. D3EF3
  3. D2E3F
  4. D2E2F2

Answers

Q1. VIJ – There are two alphabetical series here. The first series is with the first letters only: STUVW. The second series involves the remaining letters: CD, EF, GH, IJ, KL.

Q2. BC3D – Because the letters are the same, concentrate on the number series, which is a simple 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 series, and follow each letter in order.

Q3. JAK – The middle letters are static, so concentrate on the first and third letters. The series involves an alphabetical order with a reversal of the letters. The first letters are in alphabetical order: F, G, H, I, J. The second and fourth segments are reversals of the first and third segments. The missing segment begins with a new letter.

Q4. NEO – This is an alternating series in alphabetical order. The middle letters follow the order ABCDE. The first and third letters are alphabetical, beginning with J. The third letter is repeated as a first letter in each subsequent three-letter segment.

Q5. D2E2F2 – In this series, the letters remain the same: DEF. The subscript numbers follow this series: 111, 112, 122, 222, 223, 233, 333,…

Mixed Series Questions and Answers – Medium Level

Directions: Find the number that fits somewhere in the middle of the series. Some of the questions involve both numbers and letters.

Q1. J14, L16, __, P20, R22

  1. S24
  2. N18
  3. M18
  4. T24

Q2. XXIV, XX, __, XII, VIII

  1. XXII
  2. XIII
  3. XVI
  4. IV

Q3. VI, 10, V, 11, __, 12, III

  1. II
  2. IV
  3. IX
  4. 14

Q4. U32, V29, __, X23, Y20

  1. W26
  2. W17
  3. Z17
  4. Z26

Q5. F2, __, D8, C16, B32

  1. A16
  2. G4
  3. E4
  4. E3

Answers

Q1. N18 – In this series, the letters progress by 2, and the numbers increase by 2.

Q2. XVI – This is a simple subtraction series; each number is 4 less than the previous number.

Q3. IV – This is an alternating addition and subtraction series. Roman numbers alternate with Arabic numbers. In the Roman numeral pattern, each number decreases by 1. In the Arabic numeral pattern, each number increases by 1.

Q4. W26 – In this series, the letters progress by 1; the numbers decrease by 3.

Q5. E4 – The letters decrease by 1; the numbers are multiplied by 2.

Mixed Series Questions and Answers – Difficult Level

Direction: In the following question, a cluster of letters and numbers follows a certain pattern. Find the missing term.

Q1. UBE 14, IPS 28, WDG 42, KRU 56,?

  1. QXZ 70
  2. QYA 70
  3. RXZ 70
  4. QXZ 72

Q2. XAY 5, WCV 10, UET 20, SGR 40, ?

  1. QIP 80
  2. QHP 80
  3. RIP 80
  4. QIQ 80

Q3. ZYW 4, XVT 8, USQ 16, RPN 32, ?

  1. MLI 64
  2. MNL 64
  3. NMI 64
  4. LMI 64

Q4. KNP 8, MQR 16, OTV 32, QXZ 64, ?

  1. SBA 128
  2. SCA 128
  3. TCA 128
  4. SBA 126

Q5. ACF 3, DHL 6, GOR 12, JUX 24, ?

  1. MZA 48
  2. MYA 48
  3. NZA 48
  4. MZB 48

Answers

Q1. QXZ 70 – Numbers increase by 14 each time: 14, 28, 42, 56, 70. Letters shift in a fixed cyclic pattern where each position follows a consistent forward movement across the alphabet.

Q2. QIP 80 – Numbers double at each step: 5, 10, 20, 40, 80. Letters move backwards consistently in each position.

Q3. MLI 64 – Numbers double each step: 4, 8, 16, 32, 64. Letters move backwards consistently in all positions.

Q4. SBA 128 – Numbers double each step: 8, 16, 32, 64, 128. Letters shift forward consistently in each position.

Q5. MZA 48 – Numbers double each step: 3, 6, 12, 24, 48. Letters progress forward with consistently increasing positional gaps.

Practice Series Questions and Answers

Below are carefully selected series questions to help you practice nonverbal reasoning and improve your logical thinking skills.

Directions for Q1-Q5: In each question, identify the pattern followed in the number series. Observe whether the numbers are increasing or decreasing and determine the rule behind the change between consecutive terms.

Q1. Look at this series: 2, 1, (1/2), (1/4), … What number should come next?

  1. (1/3)
  2. (1/8)
  3. (2/8)
  4. (1/16)

Q2. Look at this series: 7, 10, 8, 11, 9, 12, … What number should come next?

  1. 7
  2. 10
  3. 12
  4. 13

Q3. Look at this series: 36, 34, 30, 28, 24, … What number should come next?

  1. 20
  2. 22
  3. 23
  4. 26

Q4. Look at this series: 22, 21, 23, 22, 24, 23, … What number should come next?

  1. 22
  2. 24
  3. 25
  4. 26

Q5. Look at this series: 53, 53, 40, 40, 27, 27, … What number should come next?

  1. 12
  2. 14
  3. 27
  4. 53

Directions for Q6-Q10: Identify the pattern and select the correct pair of numbers.

Q6.28 25 5 21 18 5 14

  1. 11 5
  2. 10 7
  3. 11 8
  4. 5 10
  5. 10 5

Q7.8 11 21 15 18 21 22

  1. 25 18
  2. 25 21
  3. 25 29
  4. 24 21
  5. 22 26

Q8.9 16 23 30 37 44 51

  1. 59 66
  2. 56 62
  3. 58 66
  4. 58 65
  5. 54 61

Q9.2 8 14 20 26 32 38

  1. 2 46
  2. 44 50
  3. 42 48
  4. 40 42
  5. 32 26

Q10. 9 11 33 13 15 33 17

  1. 19 33
  2. 33 35
  3. 33 19
  4. 15 33
  5. 19 21

Directions for Q16-Q20: Look carefully at the pattern and choose the correct pair of numbers.

Q11.42 40 38 35 33 31 28

  1. 25 22
  2. 26 23
  3. 26 24
  4. 25 23
  5. 26 22

Q12.6 10 14 18 22 26 30

  1. 36 40
  2. 33 37
  3. 38 42
  4. 34 36
  5. 34 38

Q13.8 12 9 13 10 14 11

  1. 14 11
  2. 15 12
  3. 8 15
  4. 15 19
  5. 8 5

Q14.36 31 29 24 22 17 15

  1. 13 11
  2. 10 5
  3. 13 8
  4. 12 7
  5. 10 8

Q15.3 5 35 10 12 35 17

  1. 22 35
  2. 35 19
  3. 19 35
  4. 19 24
  5. 22 24

Directions for Q16-Q20: Find the number that fits somewhere into the middle of the series. Some of the items involve both numbers and letters.

Q16. Look at this series: F2, __, D8, C16, B32, … What number should fill the blank?

  1. A16
  2. G4
  3. E4
  4. E3

Q17. Look at this series: 664, 332, 340, 170, ____, 89, … What number should fill the blank?

  1. 85
  2. 97
  3. 109
  4. 178

Q18. Look at this series: V, VIII, XI, XIV, __, XX, … What number should fill the blank?

  1. IX
  2. XXIII
  3. XV
  4. XVII

Q19 .Look at this series: 70, 71, 76, __, 81, 86, 70, 91, … What number should fill the blank?

  1. 70
  2. 71
  3. 80
  4. 96

Q20. Look at this series: 8, 43, 11, 41, __, 39, 17, … What number should fill in the blank?

  1. 8
  2. 14
  3. 43

Directions for Q21-24: Each of the following questions consists of four/ five figures as the problem figure followed by four/five figures marked (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e) as the answer figures. Select the correct answer figure which will continue the series as established by the problem figures.

Q21:

  1. (a) 
  2. (b) 
  3. (c) 
  4. None Of These

Q22:

  1. (a)
  2. (b)
  3. (C) 
  4. None Of These

Q23:

  1. (a) 
  2. (b)
  3. (c)
  4. None Of These

Q24:

  1. (a)
  2. (b)
  3. (c) 
  4. None Of These

Directions for Q25-Q29: In each item, there are two sets of figures; the first four figures are named problem figures, and next four figures are named answer figures indicated as (a), (b), (c), and (d). The problem figures follow a particular sequence. By the same, one of the four answer figures should appear as the fifth figure.

Q25:

  1. (a)
  2. (b)
  3. (c )
  4. (d)
  5. None Of These

Q26:

  1. (a)
  2. (b)
  3. (c)
  4. (d)
  5. None Of These

Q27: Which of the following figures shown below, when folded along the dotted lines, will form a pyramid-shaped box with a rectangular base?

  1. (a)
  2. (b) 
  3. (c) 
  4. (d) 
  5. None Of These

Q28: Which of the answers figures include the separate components found in the question figure?

  1. (a)
  2. (b)
  3. (c)
  4. (d)
  5. None Of These

Q29: Among the four answer figures, which one can be formed from the cut-out pieces given below in the question figure? 

  1. (a)
  2. (b) 
  3. (c) 
  4. (d)
  5. None Of These

Directions for Q30: In each of the following questions, select the alternative in which the specified components of the problem figure are found.

Q30:

  1. (a)
  2. (b)
  3. (c )
  4. (d) 
  5. None Of These

Answer keys for Series Non Verbal Reasoning Questions Q1-Q30

1. (B)2. (B)3. (B)4. (C)5. (B)
6. (B)7. (B)8. (D)9. (B)10. (B)
11. (C)12.(E)13. (B)14.(E)15. (C)
16.(C)17. (D)18.(D)19. (B)20.(B)
21. (B)22.(C)\23.(A)24.(C)25.(C)
26. (D)27. (D)28. (D)29. (B)30. (B)

Shortcut Tricks to Solve Series Questions 

There are several shortcut tricks that you can use to identify patterns in series questions. By using these tricks while practising, you can become really quick at identifying patterns.

Take a look at the table below to learn some tricks:

Trick TypeWhat Do You Have to Check?Shortcut Idea
Difference TrickGap between consecutive numbers Check + / – pattern first 
Ratio TrickDivision between termsLook for x or ÷ pattern
Alternating PatternOdd & even terms separately Split the series into two parts
Squares & CubesSeries like 1, 4, 9, 16 / 1, 8, 27Identify power patterns
Position RuleTerms in the form of number position1st, 2nd, 3rd term logic 
Alphabet ConversionLetters in the form of numbers like A = 1, B = 2Convert letters to numbers 
Cyclic PatternZ to A cycle Alphabet loop check
Grouping TrickPair or block termsSolve the series in groups of 2-3
Reverse CheckStart from the last termWork backward pattern
Simple First RuleBasic +, -, x patternsCheck for simplest rule first

Smart Tips and Hacks to Solve Series Questions Quickly

There are several quick tips and hacks that you can use to solve series questions quickly. During exams, you must use these because they will help in solving the questions in less time. Let’s see what these tips and hacks are:

  • The most important thing is not to overthink while solving series questions. Simply, start solving with the most basic rule first.
  • If the series is looking very complex, you must break the series into 2-3 parts and then try solving.
  • Practice is the key. Practice series questions every day so that the pattern identification tricks keep on building in your muscle memory.
  • If you are solving MCQ questions, try to use the option elimination method. 
  • Train your mind to practice pattern recognition.
  • Don’t read the question line by line. Always focus on patterns. 
  • Lastly, more than trying to solve quickly, focus on whether you’re getting accurate answers first or not. 

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FAQs

Which exam asks a series of questions?

Most of the major exams ask a series of questions. Some of the examples are SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC MTS, Banking exams, Railways exams, and several other entrance exams. This topic is a major chunk of most of the exam’s syllabus in India.

What is the easiest method to solve a series?

The easiest method to solve a series is to start by checking the difference between two consecutive numbers. If this doesn’t give any solution. Check the ratio of those terms. If this also doesn’t work, start looking for simple patterns like prime numbers, cubes, squares, and alternating patterns. Sometimes these questions can be solved through very normal logic, too.

Are series questions difficult?

Not really. Series questions will only seem difficult if you face challenges in identifying the pattern. It does seem a bit confusing at first, but with practice, you will be able to identify patterns quickly. Also, most of the questions are at an easy to moderate level, so you’ll be able to solve most of the questions. Only a few questions involve complex patterns and are tricky.

How much time should I spend per series question?

In exam scenarios, time management becomes very important. Keeping that in mind, you must take 30 seconds to solve easy series questions. And if questions are a bit complex, they take around 90 seconds. If you’re unable to figure out the pattern, skip that at the moment. Try to cover as many questions as possible first of all.

Which topic should I master first for the series?

You must always start with the basic number series questions. These are quite simple and will form a foundation for all reasoning questions you’ll be solving next. Also, you must memorise things like squares, cubes, prime numbers, etc., to be quicker while solving questions.

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