What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 10, 14, 22, 34, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 10, 14, 22, 34, ?
A. 48
B. 46
C. 50
D. 52
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The differences are: 4, 8, 12. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 16. Therefore, 34+16=50.

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Question #1
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 11, 19, 29, 41, ?
A. 55
B. 53
C. 57
D. 51

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The differences are: 6, 8, 10, 12. These are increasing by 2. The next difference is 14. Therefore, 41+14=55.

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Question #2
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 12, 20, 30, 42, ?
A. 52
B. 56
C. 58
D. 54

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The differences are: 8, 10, 12. These are increasing by 2. The next difference is 14. Therefore, 42+14=56.

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Question #3
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 9, 28, 65, ?
A. 126
B. 124
C. 125
D. 127

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The pattern is: 1³+1=2, 2³+1=9, 3³+1=28, 4³+1=65. The next term is 5³+1=126.[reference:8]

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