What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 6, 11, 17, ?, 32 MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 6, 11, 17, ?, 32
A. 24
B. 23
C. 22
D. 28
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The differences are: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. The missing term is 17+7=24.[reference:16]

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 10, 30, 68, ?
A. 140
B. 120
C. 150
D. 130

Correct Answer: Option D


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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 6, 13, 27, 55, ?
A. 110
B. 112
C. 111
D. 109

Correct Answer: Option C


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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 12, 26, 44, 66, ?
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B. 84
C. 92
D. 88

Correct Answer: Option C


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