What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 7, 11, 17, 25, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 7, 11, 17, 25, ?
A. 33
B. 37
C. 39
D. 35
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The differences are: 4, 6, 8. These are increasing by 2. The next difference is 10. Therefore, 25+10=35.

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Question #1
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 10, 30, 60, 100, 150, ?
A. 200
B. 180
C. 210
D. 220

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The differences are: 20, 30, 40, 50. These are increasing by 10. The next difference is 60. Therefore, 150+60=210.

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Question #2
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 11, 14, 19, 26, ?
A. 37
B. 35
C. 33
D. 31

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The differences are: 3, 5, 7. These are consecutive odd numbers. The next difference is 9. Therefore, 26+9=35.

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Question #3
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 10, 30, 68, 130, ?
A. 222
B. 200
C. 220
D. 210

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The pattern is: 1³+1=2, 2³+2=10, 3³+3=30, 4³+4=68, 5³+5=130. The next term is 6³+6=222.

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