Series Completion - Verbal and Reasoning

Directions to SolveChoose the correct alternative that will continue the same pattern and replace the question mark in the given series.
Q1:

45, 54, 47, ?, 49, 56, 51, 57, 53

A 48

B 50

C 55

D None of these

ANS:C - 55

Explanation: The given sequence is a combination of two series: I. 45, 47, 49, 51, 53 and II. 54, ?, 56, 57 Clearly, II consists of consecutive natural numbers, starting from 54. So, missing term = 55.