What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 7, 19, 35, 55, 79, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 7, 19, 35, 55, 79, ?
A. 99
B. 107
C. 103
D. 101
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
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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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 1, 2, 6, 24, 120, ?
A. 480
B. 720
C. 840
D. 600

Correct Answer: Option B


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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 1, 6, 15, 28, ?
A. 45
B. 42
C. 40
D. 48

Correct Answer: Option A


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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 13, 25, 41, 61, ?
A. 83
B. 85
C. 81
D. 87

Correct Answer: Option B


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