What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 6, 18, 54, 162, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 6, 18, 54, 162, ?
A. 324
B. 486
C. 648
D. 810
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Each term is multiplied by 3. Therefore, 162×3=486.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 6, 9, 13, 18, ?
A. 22
B. 24
C. 23
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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, 8, 32, 128, ?
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Correct Answer: Option D


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B. 57
C. 63
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Correct Answer: Option A


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