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. 70
B. 60
C. 75
D. 65
Answer: Option A
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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Question #1
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 11, 21, 35, ?
A. 51
B. 49
C. 47
D. 53

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The differences are: 6, 10, 14. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 18. Therefore, 35+18=53.

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Question #2
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 9, 28, 65, ?
A. 126
B. 127
C. 124
D. 125

Correct Answer: Option A


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Question #3
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 1, 2, 6, 24, ?
A. 100
B. 60
C. 80
D. 120

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The pattern is: 1×1=1, 1×2=2, 2×3=6, 6×4=24. The next term is 24×5=120.

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