What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 11, 14, 19, 26, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 11, 14, 19, 26, ?
A. 35
B. 31
C. 37
D. 33
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The differences are: 3, 5, 7. These are consecutive odd numbers. The next difference is 9. Therefore, 26+9=35.

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Question #1
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 3, 7, 13, 21, ?
A. 29
B. 33
C. 31
D. 35

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The differences are: 4, 6, 8. These are increasing by 2. The next difference is 10. Therefore, 21+10=31.

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Question #2
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 6, 15, 28, 45, ?
A. 64
B. 66
C. 62
D. 60

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The differences are: 9, 13, 17. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 21. Therefore, 45+21=66.

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Question #3
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 3, 11, 27, 59, ?
A. 121
B. 125
C. 127
D. 123

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Each term is obtained by multiplying by 2 and adding 5. (3×2)+5=11, (11×2)+5=27, (27×2)+5=59. The next term is (59×2)+5=123.

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