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

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
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
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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A. 210
B. 180
C. 220
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Correct Answer: Option A


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A. 69
B. 67
C. 71
D. 73

Correct Answer: Option C


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B. 168
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Correct Answer: Option C


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