What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 1, 4, 10, 22, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 1, 4, 10, 22, ?
A. 44
B. 46
C. 48
D. 42
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The pattern is: (1×2)+2=4, (4×2)+2=10, (10×2)+2=22. The next term is (22×2)+2=46.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 5, 9, 14, 20, ?
A. 28
B. 27
C. 26
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Correct Answer: Option B


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Correct Answer: Option D


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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, ?
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