What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 12, 24, 48, 96, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 12, 24, 48, 96, ?
A. 168
B. 144
C. 216
D. 192
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Each term is multiplied by 2. Therefore, 96×2=192.

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