In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 45, 54, 47, ?, 49, 56, 51, 57, 53

In the following question, select the missing number from the given series. 45, 54, 47, ?, 49, 56, 51, 57, 53

A.            82

B.            88

C.            55

D.            89

Sol:

The given sequence is a combination of two series:

I. 45, 47, 49, 51, 53 and II. 54, ?, 56, 57

Clearly, II consists of consecutive natural numbers, starting from 54.

So, missing term = 55.