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. 40

C. 46

D. 44

Answer: Option D

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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? 6, 13, 22, 33, 46, ?

A. 57

B. 63

C. 61

D. 59

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The differences are: 7, 9, 11, 13. These are consecutive odd numbers. The next difference is 15. Therefore, 46+15=61.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 4, 8, 16, ?

A. 24

B. 30

C. 32

D. 64

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Each term is multiplied by 2 to get the next term. Therefore, the next term is 16×2=32.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, ?

A. 72

B. 56

C. 64

D. 48

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
Each term is multiplied by 2. Therefore, 32×2=64.

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