What is the pattern in this series of numbers?

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In summary, the next number in the series is 36 and the logic used is based on the trick question and the title which contains the answer. The series itself does not follow any specific pattern or rule.
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Next number in the series...

Hi,

Following is the series:--

3, 76, 49, 24, 59,...


Can anybody help in finding the next number in the series ? and with the logic used ?


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nishant1988
 
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19, these are roots of the

(x-3)(x-76)(x-49)(x-24)(x-59)(x-19)=0

polynomial.

More seriously: what have you tried?
 
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168, from difference tables?
 
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nishant988 said:
Following is the series:-- 3, 76, 49, 24, 59,...
Anything is possible.
Where did you find that series of numbers ?
 
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Next number in series 3, 76, 49, 24, 59, 36, ...

nishant988 said:
Hi,
Following is the series:--
3, 76, 49, 24, 59,...
Can anybody help in finding the next number in the series ? and with the logic used ?

This is a trick question that has not been asked correctly.
There was an error in the original title which should have been;
"Series 3, 76, 49, 24, 59, 36, ... ?"

http://www.braingle.com/brainteasers/teaser.php?op=2&id=47587&comm=0
 
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This is a trick question that has not been asked correctly.
There was an error in the original title which should have been;
"Series 3, 76, 49, 24, 59, 36, ... ?"

http://www.braingle.com/brainteasers...d=47587&comm=0

Sincere apologies. I am not very comfortable with numbers so pardon my knowledge in this subject. I checked the link, but couldn't understand how 36 came after 59.



nishant988
 
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Numbers are fascinating, keep trying.

When you read the original title it gives “3, 76, 49, 24, 59, 36
When you read the question it asks what number follows 3, 76, 49, 24, 59
The title contains the answer = 36.
 
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In other words: it has nothing to do with numbers and their properties, any list of symbols would do.
 

FAQ: What is the pattern in this series of numbers?

What is the purpose of determining the next number in a series?

Determining the next number in a series allows us to predict future values and identify patterns in the sequence.

How do you find the next number in a series?

The next number in a series can be found by observing the pattern and applying mathematical operations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

What is the difference between a finite and infinite series?

A finite series has a definite number of terms, while an infinite series continues indefinitely.

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