What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 12, 20, 29, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 12, 20, 29, ?

A. 40

B. 37

C. 38

D. 39

Answer: Option D

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The differences are: 7, 8, 9. The next difference is 10. Therefore, 29+10=39.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 8, 24, 48, 80, ?

A. 128

B. 100

C. 112

D. 120

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The differences are: 16, 24, 32. These are increasing by 8. The next difference is 40. Therefore, 80+40=120.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 6, 10, 16, 24, ?

A. 30

B. 36

C. 32

D. 34

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The differences are: 4, 6, 8. These are increasing by 2. The next difference is 10. Therefore, 24+10=34.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 9, 17, 27, 39, 53, ?

A. 65

B. 69

C. 67

D. 71

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The differences are: 8, 10, 12, 14. These are increasing by 2. The next difference is 16. Therefore, 53+16=69.

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