What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 20, 25, 35, 50, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 20, 25, 35, 50, ?
A. 60
B. 70
C. 65
D. 75
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The differences are: 5, 10, 15. These are increasing by 5. The next difference is 20. Therefore, 50+20=70.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 8, 18, 32, 50, ?
A. 72
B. 68
C. 74
D. 70

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 6, 18, 34, 54, 78, ?
A. 106
B. 102
C. 98
D. 100

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 1, 2, 6, 24, ?
A. 120
B. 60
C. 100
D. 80

Correct Answer: Option A


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