What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 4, 8, 14, 22, 32, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 4, 8, 14, 22, 32, ?

A. 42

B. 44

C. 46

D. 40

Answer: Option B

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The differences are: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. These are increasing by 2. The next difference is 12. Therefore, 32+12=44.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 12, 26, 44, 66, ?

A. 86

B. 84

C. 88

D. 92

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The differences are: 10, 14, 18, 22. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 26. Therefore, 66+26=92.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 8, 13, 20, 29, 40, ?

A. 53

B. 51

C. 55

D. 49

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The differences are: 5, 7, 9, 11. These are consecutive odd numbers. The next difference is 13. Therefore, 40+13=53.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 4, 12, 48, 240, ?

A. 1200

B. 1440

C. 960

D. 1080

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The pattern is: 2×2=4, 4×3=12, 12×4=48, 48×5=240. The multipliers are increasing by 1. The next multiplier is 6. Therefore, 240×6=1440.

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