What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 3, 13, 27, 45, 67, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 3, 13, 27, 45, 67, ?
A. 93
B. 85
C. 87
D. 89
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The differences are: 10, 14, 18, 22. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 26. Therefore, 67+26=93.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 11, 22, 55, 165, ?
A. 325.5
B. 495.5
C. 577.5
D. 333.5

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The pattern is: 11×2=22, 22×2.5=55, 55×3=165. The multiplier increases by 0.5 each time. The next multiplier is 3.5. Therefore, 165×3.5=577.5.[reference:11]

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 7, 19, 35, 55, 79, ?
A. 107
B. 101
C. 103
D. 99

Correct Answer: Option A


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The differences are: 12, 16, 20, 24. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 28. Therefore, 79+28=107.

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Question #3
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 11, 23, 47, 95, ?
A. 187
B. 191
C. 189
D. 185

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Each term is obtained by multiplying by 2 and adding 1. (11×2)+1=23, (23×2)+1=47, (47×2)+1=95. The next term is (95×2)+1=191.

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