Find the next number: 4, 5, 12, 39, 160, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the next number: 4, 5, 12, 39, 160, ?
A. 810
B. 805
C. 815
D. 820
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Pattern: ×1+1, ×2+2, ×3+3, ×4+4, ×5+5: 4×1+1=5, 5×2+2=12, 12×3+3=39, 39×4+4=160, 160×5+5=805.

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B. Either I or II follows
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Correct Answer: Option D


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