What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 6, 15, 28, 45, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 6, 15, 28, 45, ?
A. 64
B. 66
C. 60
D. 62
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The differences are: 9, 13, 17. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 21. Therefore, 45+21=66.

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