What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 4, 7, 12, 19, 28, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 4, 7, 12, 19, 28, ?
A. 37
B. 41
C. 35
D. 39
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The differences are: 3, 5, 7, 9. These are consecutive odd numbers. The next difference is 11. Therefore, 28+11=39.

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Question #1
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 4, 8, 14, 22, ?
A. 32
B. 34
C. 30
D. 36

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The differences are: 2, 4, 6, 8. These are increasing by 2. The next difference is 10. Therefore, 22+10=32.

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Question #2
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 4, 6, 9, 13, ?
A. 16
B. 17
C. 18
D. 19

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The differences are: 2, 3, 4. The next difference is 5. Therefore, 13+5=18.

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Question #3
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, ?
A. 48
B. 72
C. 56
D. 64

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Each term is multiplied by 2. Therefore, 32×2=64.

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