What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 7, 14, 23, 34, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 7, 14, 23, 34, ?
A. 45
B. 43
C. 49
D. 47
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The differences are: 7, 9, 11. These are increasing by 2. The next difference is 13. Therefore, 34+13=47.

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