What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 7, 14, 28, 56, 112, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 7, 14, 28, 56, 112, ?
A. 224
B. 196
C. 168
D. 252
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Each term is multiplied by 2. Therefore, 112×2=224.

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Question #1
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 11, 23, 47, ?
A. 93
B. 97
C. 99
D. 95

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Each term is obtained by multiplying by 2 and adding 1. (5×2)+1=11, (11×2)+1=23, (23×2)+1=47. The next term is (47×2)+1=95.

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Question #2
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 8, 14, 22, 32, 44, ?
A. 58
B. 54
C. 56
D. 60

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The differences are: 6, 8, 10, 12. These are increasing by 2. The next difference is 14. Therefore, 44+14=58.

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Question #3
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, ?
A. 18
B. 16
C. 14
D. 15

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The differences are: 1, 2, 3, 4. The next difference is 5. Therefore, 11+5=16.

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