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Reasoning question from Social Forest Worker exam, 2026 by JKSSB

Find the next term in the given series

12, 6, 6, 9, 18,? 

Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Correct Answer: Option D — 45
Step-by-Step Breakdown
The series follows a pattern where each number is multiplied by an increasing factor that goes up by 0.5 at each step:

First transition: 12 multiplied by 0.5 equals 6

Second transition: 6 multiplied by 1.0 equals 6

Third transition: 6 multiplied by 1.5 equals 9

Fourth transition: 9 multiplied by 2.0 equals 18

Fifth transition: 18 multiplied by 2.5 equals 45
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Recruitment Social Forest Worker
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