What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 10, 17, 26, 37, 50, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 10, 17, 26, 37, 50, ?
A. 61
B. 63
C. 65
D. 67
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The differences are: 7, 9, 11, 13. These are consecutive odd numbers. The next difference is 15. Therefore, 50+15=65.

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B. 53
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Correct Answer: Option D


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