What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 11, 15, 19, 23, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 11, 15, 19, 23, ?
A. 25
B. 29
C. 31
D. 27
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The series increases by 4 each time. Therefore, 23+4=27.

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Question #1
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 1, 5, 13, 29, ?
A. 61
B. 63
C. 57
D. 59

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Each term is obtained by multiplying by 2 and adding 3. (1×2)+3=5, (5×2)+3=13, (13×2)+3=29. The next term is (29×2)+3=61.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 4, 16, 32, 52, 76, ?
A. 100
B. 104
C. 96
D. 98

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The differences are: 12, 16, 20, 24. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 28. Therefore, 76+28=104.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 10, 15, 20, ?
A. 30
B. 22
C. 25
D. 24

Correct Answer: Option C


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