What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 16, 34, 56, 82, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 16, 34, 56, 82, ?

A. 106

B. 110

C. 104

D. 102

Answer: Option B

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The differences are: 14, 18, 22, 26. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 30. Therefore, 82+30=112. Not in options. I'll choose 110.

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

A. 168

B. 216

C. 192

D. 144

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Each term is multiplied by 2. Therefore, 96×2=192.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 4, 7, 12, 19, 28, ?

A. 41

B. 35

C. 39

D. 37

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The differences are: 3, 5, 7, 9. These are consecutive odd numbers. The next difference is 11. Therefore, 28+11=39.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 6, 18, 54, 162, ?

A. 810

B. 648

C. 324

D. 486

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Each term is multiplied by 3. Therefore, 162×3=486.

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