What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 9, 14, 20, 27, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 9, 14, 20, 27, ?
A. 36
B. 34
C. 33
D. 35
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The differences are: 4, 5, 6, 7. The next difference is 8. Therefore, 27+8=35.

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Question #1
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 3, 8, 18, 38, ?
A. 78
B. 84
C. 80
D. 82

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Each term is obtained by multiplying by 2 and adding 2. (3×2)+2=8, (8×2)+2=18, (18×2)+2=38. The next term is (38×2)+2=78.

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Question #2
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 6, 11, 17, ?, 32
A. 23
B. 24
C. 28
D. 22

Correct Answer: Option B


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Question #3
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 9, 16, 25, 36, ?
A. 49
B. 64
C. 81
D. 42

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The series consists of squares of consecutive integers starting from 3: 3², 4², 5², 6². The next term is 7²=49.

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