What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 1, 3, 9, 27, 81, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 1, 3, 9, 27, 81, ?
A. 243
B. 162
C. 405
D. 324
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Each term is multiplied by 3. Therefore, 81×3=243.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 1, 10, 100, ?
A. 10000
B. 2000
C. 1000
D. 500

Correct Answer: Option C


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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 14, 21, 28, 35, ?
A. 42
B. 40
C. 41
D. 45

Correct Answer: Option A


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C. 31
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Correct Answer: Option C


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