What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 12, 26, 54, ? 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, 26, 54, ?

A. 110

B. 108

C. 112

D. 114

Answer: Option A

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Each term is obtained by multiplying by 2 and adding 2. (5×2)+2=12, (12×2)+2=26, (26×2)+2=54. The next term is (54×2)+2=110.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 11, 28, 53, ?

A. 84

B. 86

C. 82

D. 88

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The differences are: 9, 17, 25. These are increasing by 8. The next difference is 33. Therefore, 53+33=86.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 4, 10, 20, 34, ?

A. 50

B. 48

C. 54

D. 52

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The differences are: 6, 10, 14. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 18. Therefore, 34+18=52.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 6, 16, 30, 48, 70, ?

A. 94

B. 92

C. 96

D. 90

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The differences are: 10, 14, 18, 22. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 26. Therefore, 70+26=96.

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