What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 6, 14, 24, 36, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 6, 14, 24, 36, ?

A. 52

B. 48

C. 50

D. 54

Answer: Option C

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The differences are: 8, 10, 12. These are increasing by 2. The next difference is 14. Therefore, 36+14=50.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 3, 5, 7, ?

A. 9

B. 11

C. 10

D. 8

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The given series consists of consecutive prime numbers. The prime numbers in order are 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13... Therefore, the next prime number after 7 is 11.[reference:0]

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 1, 2, 5, 14, ?

A. 42

B. 43

C. 44

D. 41

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Each term is obtained by multiplying by 3 and subtracting 1. (1×3)-1=2, (2×3)-1=5, (5×3)-1=14. The next term is (14×3)-1=41.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 3, 9, 27, 81, ?

A. 243

B. 405

C. 324

D. 162

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Each term is multiplied by 3. Therefore, 81×3=243.

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