Find the next term in the series given below

5, 9, 14, 20, 27, 35, ?

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  1. 62
  2. 70
  3. 42
  4. 44

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Option 4 : 44
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UGC NET Paper 1: Held on 21st August 2024 Shift 1
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LOGIC in the given series is:

5 + 4 = 9

9 + 5 = 14

14 + 6 = 20

20 + 7 = 27

27 + 8 = 35

35 + 9 = 44

So, the missing number is 44.

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