What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 7, 16, 29, 46, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 7, 16, 29, 46, ?
A. 63
B. 65
C. 67
D. 69
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The differences are: 9, 13, 17. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 21. Therefore, 46+21=67.

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Question #1
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 7, 19, 35, 55, 79, ?
A. 107
B. 101
C. 103
D. 99

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The differences are: 12, 16, 20, 24. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 28. Therefore, 79+28=107.

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Question #2
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 11, 19, 29, 41, ?
A. 55
B. 51
C. 57
D. 53

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The differences are: 6, 8, 10, 12. These are increasing by 2. The next difference is 14. Therefore, 41+14=55.

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Question #3
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 6, 18, 34, 54, 78, ?
A. 100
B. 102
C. 98
D. 106

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The differences are: 12, 16, 20, 24. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 28. Therefore, 78+28=106.

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