What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 41, 43, 47, 53, 59, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 41, 43, 47, 53, 59, ?

A. 65

B. 64

C. 61

D. 67

Answer: Option C

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The series consists of consecutive prime numbers. The prime number immediately following 59 is 61.[reference:4]

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 8, 15, 24, 35, 48, ?

A. 65

B. 61

C. 63

D. 59

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The differences are: 7, 9, 11, 13. These are consecutive odd numbers. The next difference is 15. Therefore, 48+15=63.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 10, 20, 40, 80, ?

A. 120

B. 140

C. 180

D. 160

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Each term is multiplied by 2. Therefore, 80×2=160.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, ?

A. 16

B. 18

C. 15

D. 14

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The differences are: 1, 2, 3, 4. The next difference is 5. Therefore, 11+5=16.

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