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RPF Constable(Ancillary) (2018) Official Paper (Held On 31 Mar 2019) Shift 2 (Previous Year Paper)

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1

If the sum of two numbers is 21 and the sum of their squares is 401, find the product of the numbers.

  1. ((a))

    40

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    80

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Answer: ((a))

40

2

Warli painting originated in

  1. ((a))

    Maharashtra

  2. ((b))

    Odisha

  3. ((c))

    Gujarat

  4. ((d))

    Rajasthan 

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Answer: ((a))

Maharashtra

3

Five bells first begin to toll together and then at intervals of 6, 5, 7, 8 and 10 seconds. After what interval will they again toll together?

  1. ((a))

    18 minutes

  2. ((b))

    14 minutes

  3. ((c))

    20 minutes

  4. ((d))

    16 minutes

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Answer: ((a))

18 minutes

4

If x3 + 3x2 + 3x = 7, then find the value of 'x'.

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    5

  3. ((c))

    4

  4. ((d))

    1

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Answer: ((a))

2

5

Who was the first Indian woman astronaut?

  1. ((a))

    Rajni Kane

  2. ((b))

    Sunitha Williams

  3. ((c))

    Kiran Verma

  4. ((d))

    Kalpana Chawla

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Answer: ((a))

Rajni Kane

6

Which of the following parts in a human body filters wastes from blood?

  1. ((a))

    Lungs

  2. ((b))

    Kidneys

  3. ((c))

    Intestines

  4. ((d))

    Heart

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Answer: ((a))

Lungs

7

The difference of two numbers is 20% of the largest number. If the smallest number is 12, find the largest number.

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    16

  3. ((c))

    15

  4. ((d))

    18

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Answer: ((a))

20

8

Ramu took a taxi to meet his three friends for dinner. His friends were waiting outside the restaurant when he pulled up the car. He was so excited to see his friends that he left his purse in the taxi. As the taxi pulled away, he and his friends took notice of the number plate of the taxi which would help them to identify the car when they called the taxi company. Four of them agree that the registration number of the taxi starts with two letters MN. Three of them agree that the number ends with 8102. Three of them think that the fourth number is 0. Three of them think that the third number is 6, and another three think that the fifth and sixth letters are G and F respectively. Which one is most likely the registration number of the taxi?

  1. ((a))

    MN 06 GF 8102

  2. ((b))

    MN 60 GF 8102

  3. ((c))

    MN 60 GF 2081

  4. ((d))

    FD 60 MN 8102

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Answer: ((a))

MN 06 GF 8102

9

Find the mean of 12, 22, 32, 42, 52, 62 and 72

  1. ((a))

    30

  2. ((b))

    40

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    20

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Answer: ((a))

30

10

The difference between the Simple and Compound Interests on a sum of money at the rate of 5% per annum for 2 years is Rs.5. Find th e sum.

  1. ((a))

    Rs.2000

  2. ((b))

    Rs.1500

  3. ((c))

    Rs.1000

  4. ((d))

    Rs.2500

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Answer: ((a))

Rs.2000

11

Four different positions of the same dice are shown below. Find the alphabet on the face opposite to that which contains E.

  1. ((a))

    A

  2. ((b))

    B

  3. ((c))

    F

  4. ((d))

    None of these

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Answer: ((a))

A

12

If in a certain code 'LUTE' is written as 'MUTE' and 'FATE' is written as 'GATE', then how will 'BLUE' be written in that code?

  1. ((a))

    SLUE

  2. ((b))

    GLUE

  3. ((c))

    CLUE

  4. ((d))

    FLUE

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Answer: ((a))

SLUE

13

An article was sold for Rs.144. If the percentage of profit was numerically equal to the cost price, find the cost of the article.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 80

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 100

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 72

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 90

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 80

14

Introducing a woman, a man said, "Her husband is the only son of my mother." How is the man related to that woman? 

  1. ((a))

    Husband

  2. ((b))

    Brother

  3. ((c))

    Brother-in-law

  4. ((d))

    Father

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Answer: ((a))

Husband

15

Read the following information carefully and answer the question given below. I) Seeta (eldest of all) is the sister of both Rajesh and Surender (Surender youngest of all), who are brothers and they are children of Mr. and Mrs. Mohan. II) Renu is the sister of both Raja (Elder than Renu and younger than Sonu) and Sonu, who are brothers and they are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Bhaskar. III) Sonu and Seeta are married and have two sons—Ashok and Sanjay. IV) Geeta is the sister of Rakesh (Elder than Geeta), both are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Jagdeesh. V) Mr. and Mrs. Jagdeesh have one son and one daughter. VI) Geeta is married to Surender and has three children named Riya, Shyam and Raju. How is Rakesh related to Riya?

  1. ((a))

    Father

  2. ((b))

    Son

  3. ((c))

    Maternal uncle

  4. ((d))

    Brother

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Answer: ((a))

Father

16

Group the given figures into classes using each figure only once.

  1. ((a))

    1, 2, 3; 4, 5, 6; 7, 8, 9

  2. ((b))

    1, 3, 6; 2, 4, 7; 5, 8, 9

  3. ((c))

    1, 5, 9; 2, 4, 7; 3, 6, 8

  4. ((d))

    None of these

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Answer: ((a))

1, 2, 3; 4, 5, 6; 7, 8, 9

17

Read the following information carefully and answer the question given below. Arun, Bala, Praveen, Sonu, Vijay, Deepak and Karthi are seven students of a school. They study in class P, Q and R with at least two in anyone class. Each of them has different choice of colour from blue, red, green, yellow, black, white and brown, not necessarily in the same order. Bala studies in class Q with only Deepak who likes red colour. Arun studies in class R and does not like either blue or green. Vijay does not study in class R and likes yellow colour. Praveen and Sonu study in the same class but not with Arun. None of those who study in class P likes white. The one who likes black studies in class Q. Sonu likes brown colour. Praveen does not like blue colour. Which colour does Praveen like?

  1. ((a))

    Red

  2. ((b))

    Green

  3. ((c))

    Blue

  4. ((d))

    Either Green or Blue

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Answer: ((a))

Red

18

Choose the pair which shows the same relationship as in the pair given below. 15 : 3

  1. ((a))

    34 : 7

  2. ((b))

    46 : 8

  3. ((c))

    27 : 4

  4. ((d))

    25 : 5

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Answer: ((a))

34 : 7

19

Who is the present Speaker of Lok Sabha?

  1. ((a))

    Meira Kumar 

  2. ((b))

    Sumitra Mahajan

  3. ((c))

    Ambika Soni

  4. ((d))

    None of the options

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Answer: ((a))

Meira Kumar 

20

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

  1. ((a))

    Chief Justice of India

  2. ((b))

    President

  3. ((c))

    Parliament

  4. ((d))

    Prime Minister

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Answer: ((a))

Chief Justice of India

21

With which of the following games are the terms "Bunker" and "Chukker" associated?

  1. ((a))

    Draughts

  2. ((b))

    Skiing

  3. ((c))

    Polo

  4. ((d))

    Rowing

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Answer: ((a))

Draughts

22

The average age of a class is 40 years. If 12 new students with an average age of 32 years join the class, the average decreases by 4 years. Find the original strength of the class.

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    28

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    16

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Answer: ((a))

12

23

Find the number of solid spheres, each of diameter 12 cm, that could be moulded to form a solid metal cylinder of height 90 cm and diameter 8 cm.

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    3

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    5

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Answer: ((a))

9

24

Choose the alternate which closely resembles the paper fold of the given figure.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

25

Find the ODD one out.

  1. ((a))

    Neurology

  2. ((b))

    Orthology

  3. ((c))

    Ornithology

  4. ((d))

    Nephrology

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Answer: ((a))

Neurology

26

Chilika Lake, the largest brackish water ecosystem in India, is located in which of the following states?

  1. ((a))

    Tamil Nadu

  2. ((b))

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Odisha

  4. ((d))

    Gujarat

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Answer: ((a))

Tamil Nadu

27

Find the ODD pair. 

  1. ((a))

    12 : 96

  2. ((b))

    16 : 128

  3. ((c))

    15 : 120

  4. ((d))

    13 : 117

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Answer: ((a))

12 : 96

28

Which of the following will best complete the relationship given below? DIG : CFB :: JOT : ?

  1. ((a))

    KLO

  2. ((b))

    ILO

  3. ((c))

    KRY

  4. ((d))

    ILM

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Answer: ((a))

KLO

29

Which of the following is known as the lower house of the Indian Parliament?

  1. ((a))

    Lok Sabha

  2. ((b))

    Assembly

  3. ((c))

    Rajya Sabha

  4. ((d))

    Council

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Answer: ((a))

Lok Sabha

30

How many triangle there in the given figure?

  1. ((a))

    17

  2. ((b))

    19

  3. ((c))

    21

  4. ((d))

    23

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Answer: ((a))

17

31

A car is running at a speed of 108 km/hr. What distance will it cover in 15 seconds?

  1. ((a))

    45 m

  2. ((b))

    55 m

  3. ((c))

    450 m

  4. ((d))

    540 m

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Answer: ((a))

45 m

32

Which sportsman is known as the 'Wizard of Hockey?

  1. ((a))

    Dhyan Chand

  2. ((b))

    Ajit Pal Singh

  3. ((c))

    K.D. Singh

  4. ((d))

    Dhanraj Pillay

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Answer: ((a))

Dhyan Chand

33

Study the following bar graph and answer the question given below it. The following bar graph represents the export tariff on rice (in per cent) of different countries.

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Between which of the following pairs of countries is the difference between export tariff on rice the minimum?

  1. ((a))

    England and China

  2. ((b))

    China and Italy

  3. ((c))

    Mexico and England

  4. ((d))

    Italy and India

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Answer: ((a))

England and China

34

If 215÷13x÷325=1÷13655\rm 2\frac{1}{5}\div1\frac{3}{x}\div 3\frac{2}{5}=1\div\frac{136}{55}, find the value of 'x'.

  1. ((a))

    2

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    7

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Answer: ((a))

2

35

Across which river is the Idukki Dam built?

  1. ((a))

    Pegumbahalla River 

  2. ((b))

    Aliyar River

  3. ((c))

    Vedavati River

  4. ((d))

    Periyar River

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Answer: ((a))

Pegumbahalla River 

36

How much will be 25% of Rs.10?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 2.90

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 2.80

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 3.80

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 2.50

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 2.90

37

A manufacturer sells an article to a wholesaler for a profit of 50% who in turn sells it to the retailer at Rs.3600 with a profit of 20%. What is the cost of manufacturer?

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 2500

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 2700

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 2000

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 3000

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 2500

38

Which number will best complete the relationship given below? 17 : 52 :: 1 : ?

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    5

  4. ((d))

    6

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Answer: ((a))

3

39

The Simple Interest on Rs.1820 from 9 March 2003 to 21 May 2003 at 7.5% rate will be

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 28.80

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 29

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 27.30

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 22.50

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 28.80

40

Haemophilia is a genetic disorder which causes -

  1. ((a))

    Rheumatism

  2. ((b))

    Loss of Haemoglobin

  3. ((c))

    Blindness

  4. ((d))

    Non-clotting of blood

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Answer: ((a))

Rheumatism

41

In this question, three statements are given followed by three conclusions. Choose the conclusion(s) which best fit(s) logically.

Statements:

  1. All drivers are swimmers.

  2. Some athletes are swimmers.

  3. No banker is driver.

Conclusions:

I. Some drivers are definitely not athletes.

II. At least some swimmers are athletes.

III. Some bankers are swimmers.

  1. ((a))

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Only conclusion I follows

  4. ((d))

    Either conclusion I or III follows

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Answer: ((a))

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

42

If A : B = 3 : 4 and B : C = 2 : 3, then find the ratio of A : B : C.

  1. ((a))

    1 : 2 : 3

  2. ((b))

    3 : 5 : 6

  3. ((c))

    2 : 4 : 5

  4. ((d))

    3 : 4 : 6

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Answer: ((a))

1 : 2 : 3

43

Find the total amount if Kumar spent Rs. 35000 in buying raw materials and Rs.40000 in buying machinery and holds 20% of the total.

  1. ((a))

    Rs. 90000

  2. ((b))

    Rs. 93750

  3. ((c))

    Rs. 85750

  4. ((d))

    Rs. 80000

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Answer: ((a))

Rs. 90000

44

The merger of Railway and Union budget came into effect from

  1. ((a))

    2017-2018

  2. ((b))

    2016-2017

  3. ((c))

    2004-2005

  4. ((d))

    2000-2001

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Answer: ((a))

2017-2018

45

Which of the following was adopted in the emblem of Government of India from the Maurya dynasty?

  1. ((a))

    Chariot Wheel

  2. ((b))

    Four lions

  3. ((c))

    Horse

  4. ((d))

    The words, 'Satyameva Jayate'

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Answer: ((a))

Chariot Wheel

46

In which city did the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre take place?

  1. ((a))

    Jalandhar

  2. ((b))

    Bhatinda

  3. ((c))

    Amritsar

  4. ((d))

    Patiala

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Answer: ((a))

Jalandhar

47

Who wrote the book 'India Wins Freedom?'

  1. ((a))

    Mahatma Gandhi

  2. ((b))

    Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

  3. ((c))

    Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. ((d))

    Lal Bahadur Shastri

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Answer: ((a))

Mahatma Gandhi

48

Study the following information carefully and answer the question given below. Following are the conditions for selecting an Assistant General Manager - HR in an organisation. The candidate must: (i) Be at least 40 years and not more than 50 years old as on 1.5.2010 (ii) Be a postgraduate in Personnel Management/HR with at least 60% marks. (iii) Have post qualification experience of at least 15 years out of which at five years as a Senior HR manager in an organisation. (iv) Have secured at least 45% marks in the selection process. In case a candidate satisfies all the other criteria EXCEPT (i), but has secured at least 50% marks in postgraduation and at least 65% marks in the selection process, the case is to be referred to the Executive Director (ED). In case a candidate satisfies all the other criteria EXCEPT (iii), but has at least 12 years postqualification work experience out of which at least eight years as a Senior Manager-HR in an organisation, the case is to be referred to the Chairman. Maha has been working in an organisation for the past 20 years out of which 10 years as a Senior Manager-HR after completing her postgraduation in Personnel Management with 70% marks. She has secured 45% marks in the selection process. 

  1. ((a))

    The candidate has to be selected

  2. ((b))

    The candidate cannot be selected

  3. ((c))

    The candidate has to be referred to the Executive Director

  4. ((d))

    Data inadequate

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Answer: ((a))

The candidate has to be selected

49

Read the following information carefully and answer the question given below. Five friends—Maha, Renu, Banu, Suji and Thanu travel to five different cities—'P', 'Q', 'R', 'S' and 'T' by five different modes of transport —bus, train, aero plane, car and boat but, not necessarily in the same order. (i) The person who travels to 'R' does not travel by boat. (ii) Banu travels to 'S' by car, and Renu travels to 'Q' by aero plane. (iii) Suji travels by boat whereas Thanu travels by train. (iv) The person who travels to 'R', and 'P' does not travel by bus. Which of the following combinations of person and mode are NOT correct?

  1. ((a))

    Renu—aeroplane

  2. ((b))

    Banu—car

  3. ((c))

    Maha—bus

  4. ((d))

    Thanu—boat

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Answer: ((a))

Renu—aeroplane

50

Which of the following industries generates invisible exports?

  1. ((a))

    Automobile

  2. ((b))

    Food

  3. ((c))

    Tourism

  4. ((d))

    Crude oil

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Answer: ((a))

Automobile

51

"Kalidas Samman" is a prestigious arts award presented annually by the government of

  1. ((a))

    Arunachal Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Himachal Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. ((d))

    Andhra Pradesh

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Answer: ((a))

Arunachal Pradesh

52

Choose the alternative that best resembles the mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is held along XY.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

53

A 270 m long train running at the speed of 120 km/hr crosses another train running in opposite direction at the speed of 80 km/hr in 9 seconds. What is the length of the other train?

  1. ((a))

    260 m

  2. ((b))

    230 m

  3. ((c))

    240 m

  4. ((d))

    320 m

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Answer: ((a))

260 m

54

Three numbers are in the ratio 3 : 4 : 6 and their product is 1944. Find the largest of these numbers.

  1. ((a))

    18

  2. ((b))

    12

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    24

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

18

55

Who among the following was the first Asian to head the International Cricket Council?

  1. ((a))

    Ghulam Nabi Azad

  2. ((b))

    Madhavrao Scindia

  3. ((c))

    Jagmohan Dalmiya

  4. ((d))

    None of the options

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Ghulam Nabi Azad

56

Choose from the alternatives the figure that best completes the pattern given below.

  1. ((a))

  2. ((b))

  3. ((c))

  4. ((d))

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Answer: ((a))

57

In which of the following states is Golconda Fort located ?

  1. ((a))

    Uttar Pradesh

  2. ((b))

    Andhra Pradesh

  3. ((c))

    Telangana

  4. ((d))

    Karnataka

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Answer: ((a))

Uttar Pradesh

58

Article 40 of the Constitution of India advises the state to work for

  1. ((a))

    Uniform Civil Code

  2. ((b))

    Constitution of Municipalities

  3. ((c))

    Organisation of Village Panchayats

  4. ((d))

    Prohibition of Child Labour

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Answer: ((a))

Uniform Civil Code

59

Simplify: (7 ÷ 77) × 7777077

  1. ((a))

    7007007

  2. ((b))

    707007

  3. ((c))

    707070

  4. ((d))

    707077

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Answer: ((a))

7007007

60

Find the missing number in the following series. 3, 6, 10, 15, 21, (…), 36, 45

  1. ((a))

    30

  2. ((b))

    28

  3. ((c))

    27

  4. ((d))

    29

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

30

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