What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 10, 20, 40, 80, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 10, 20, 40, 80, ?
A. 160
B. 140
C. 120
D. 180
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Each term is multiplied by 2. Therefore, 80×2=160.

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Question #1
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 3, 8, 15, 24, 35, ?
A. 50
B. 52
C. 46
D. 48

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The differences are: 5, 7, 9, 11. These are consecutive odd numbers. The next difference is 13. Therefore, 35+13=48.

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Question #2
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 8, 15, 24, 35, ?
A. 46
B. 50
C. 48
D. 52

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The differences are: 7, 9, 11. These are increasing by 2. The next difference is 13. Therefore, 35+13=48.

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Question #3
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 7, 14, 23, 34, ?
A. 45
B. 49
C. 43
D. 47

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The differences are: 7, 9, 11. These are increasing by 2. The next difference is 13. Therefore, 34+13=47.

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