What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 10, 20, 40, 80, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 10, 20, 40, 80, ?
A. 140
B. 180
C. 120
D. 160
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Each term is multiplied by 2. Therefore, 80×2=160.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 9, 14, 20, 27, ?
A. 33
B. 34
C. 35
D. 36

Correct Answer: Option C


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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 8, 18, 32, 50, ?
A. 72
B. 74
C. 70
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Correct Answer: Option A


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Correct Answer: Option B


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