What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 13, 26, 52, 104, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 13, 26, 52, 104, ?
A. 234
B. 156
C. 182
D. 208
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Each term is multiplied by 2. Therefore, 104×2=208.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 11, 21, 35, ?
A. 51
B. 47
C. 53
D. 49

Correct Answer: Option C


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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 1, 3, 7, 15, ?
A. 35
B. 31
C. 32
D. 30

Correct Answer: Option B


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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, ?
A. 31
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Correct Answer: Option D


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