What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 10, 15, 20, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 10, 15, 20, ?
A. 30
B. 22
C. 25
D. 24
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The series is increasing by 5 each time. Therefore, the next term is 20+5=25.[reference:7]

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B. 90
C. 94
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Correct Answer: Option D


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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, ?
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