What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 4, 7, 13, 25, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 4, 7, 13, 25, ?
A. 49
B. 53
C. 51
D. 55
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Each term is obtained by multiplying by 2 and subtracting 1. (4×2)-1=7, (7×2)-1=13, (13×2)-1=25. The next term is (25×2)-1=49.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 8, 16, 24, 32, ?
A. 38
B. 40
C. 42
D. 36

Correct Answer: Option B


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The series increases by 8 each time. Therefore, 32+8=40.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 10, 17, 26, 37, ?
A. 50
B. 51
C. 48
D. 49

Correct Answer: Option A


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A. 34
B. 32
C. 30
D. 36

Correct Answer: Option B


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