What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 6, 13, 22, 33, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 6, 13, 22, 33, ?
A. 46
B. 44
C. 42
D. 43
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The differences are: 7, 9, 11. These are increasing by 2. The next difference is 13. Therefore, 33+13=46.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 41, 43, 47, 53, 59, ?
A. 64
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C. 67
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Correct Answer: Option B


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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 10, 30, 68, 130, ?
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B. 200
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Correct Answer: Option A


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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 6, 12, 20, 30, 42, ?
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Correct Answer: Option C


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