Previous year MCQs

Aptitude & Reasoning UPPSC 2000 GS-I
Question

The missing fraction in the series given below is: 4/9,9/20................... 39/86

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 19/42

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “19/42”.
The most suitable answer considering the series pattern is (2) 19/42.

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