What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 0, 6, 24, 60, 120, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 0, 6, 24, 60, 120, ?
A. 240
B. 360
C. 210
D. 180
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The pattern is: 1³-1=0, 2³-2=6, 3³-3=24, 4³-4=60, 5³-5=120. The next term is 6³-6=210.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 3, 11, 23, 39, 59, ?
A. 77
B. 83
C. 81
D. 79

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The differences are: 8, 12, 16, 20. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 24. Therefore, 59+24=83.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 9, 16, 25, 36, ?
A. 42
B. 64
C. 49
D. 81

Correct Answer: Option C


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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 3, 12, 27, 48, ?
A. 75
B. 63
C. 72
D. 60

Correct Answer: Option A


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