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Q · Series (Numeric and Alphanumeric)medium · 45s
Find the next number: 13, 17, 23, 31, 41, ...?
TopicSeries (Numeric and Alphanumeric)
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.25
Test Duration30 min
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The series consists of prime numbers starting from 13. After 41, the next prime is 43, then 47, 53. Since 41 is the fifth prime listed (13-2nd, 17-3rd, 23-4th, 31-5th, 41-6th), the next should be the 7th prime after 41, which is 53.
Final Answer: Option B — 53