5,6,9, 15, ?, 40
21
25
27
33
Explanation:
The pattern is + 1, + 3, + 6,….., i.e. + 1, + (1, + 2), + (1 + 2 + 3),…..So, missing term = 15 + (1 + 2 + 3 + 4) = 25.
The pattern is + 1, + 3, + 6,….., i.e. + 1, + (1, + 2), + (1 + 2 + 3),…..So, missing term = 15 + (1 + 2 + 3 + 4) = 25.