Number Series

Step 1: List the series
The numbers are: 3, 6, 11, 18, 27, ?

Step 2: Calculate differences
Find the differences between consecutive terms:
The differences are: 3, 5, 7, 9.

Step 3: Identify the pattern in differences
The differences increase by 2 each time:
The next difference should be:
Step 4: Find the next term
Add the next difference to the last term: So, the next number is 38.