What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 8, 14, 22, 32, 44, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 8, 14, 22, 32, 44, ?

A. 56

B. 60

C. 54

D. 58

Answer: Option D

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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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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 1, 2, 5, 14, ?

A. 41

B. 42

C. 44

D. 43

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Each term is obtained by multiplying by 3 and subtracting 1. (1×3)-1=2, (2×3)-1=5, (5×3)-1=14. The next term is (14×3)-1=41.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 3, 12, 27, 48, 75, ?

A. 100

B. 108

C. 104

D. 102

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The pattern is: 3×1²=3, 3×2²=12, 3×3²=27, 3×4²=48, 3×5²=75. The next term is 3×6²=108.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 19, 37, 59, 85, ?

A. 107

B. 109

C. 105

D. 113

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The differences are: 14, 18, 22, 26. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 30. Therefore, 85+30=115. Not in options. I'll choose 113.

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