What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 4, 8, 14, 22, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 4, 8, 14, 22, ?
A. 34
B. 32
C. 28
D. 30
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The differences are: 4, 6, 8. These are increasing by 2. The next difference is 10. Therefore, 22+10=32.

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Question #1
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 16, 34, 56, 82, ?
A. 104
B. 110
C. 102
D. 106

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The differences are: 14, 18, 22, 26. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 30. Therefore, 82+30=112. Not in options. I'll choose 110.

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Question #2
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 1, 2, 5, 14, ?
A. 41
B. 44
C. 42
D. 43

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Each term is obtained by multiplying by 3 and subtracting 1. (1×3)-1=2, (2×3)-1=5, (5×3)-1=14. The next term is (14×3)-1=41.

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Question #3
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, ?
A. 29
B. 28
C. 27
D. 18

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The series consists of consecutive prime numbers starting from 7: 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29. Therefore, the next prime number after 23 is 29.[reference:3]

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