What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 4, 13, 28, 49, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 4, 13, 28, 49, ?
A. 74
B. 76
C. 78
D. 72
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The differences are: 9, 15, 21. These are increasing by 6. The next difference is 27. Therefore, 49+27=76.

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