What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 4, 11, 21, 34, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 4, 11, 21, 34, ?
A. 48
B. 47
C. 50
D. 49
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The differences are: 7, 10, 13. These are increasing by 3. The next difference is 16. Therefore, 34+16=50.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 4, 9, 19, 39, ?
A. 83
B. 81
C. 77
D. 79

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Each term is obtained by multiplying by 2 and adding 1. (4×2)+1=9, (9×2)+1=19, (19×2)+1=39. The next term is (39×2)+1=79.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 1, 8, 27, 64, 125, ?
A. 169
B. 144
C. 216
D. 196

Correct Answer: Option C


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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 3, 9, 19, 33, 51, ?
A. 67
B. 73
C. 69
D. 71

Correct Answer: Option D


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The differences are: 6, 10, 14, 18. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 22. Therefore, 51+22=73.

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