What number would replace the question mark (?) in the series given below? 31, 37, 41, 43, 47, 53, ?, 61
A58
B57
C59 ✓ Correct
D56
Correct answer: (C) 59
Explanation
The missing number is 59.
The terms are consecutive prime numbers.
31, 37, 41, 43, 47, 53 are primes in order.
The next prime after 53 is 59.
59 fits before 61, the following prime.
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