What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 4, 8, 14, 22, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 4, 8, 14, 22, ?

A. 30

B. 36

C. 32

D. 34

Answer: Option C

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The differences are: 2, 4, 6, 8. These are increasing by 2. The next difference is 10. Therefore, 22+10=32.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 16, 34, 56, 82, ?

A. 110

B. 102

C. 104

D. 106

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The differences are: 14, 18, 22, 26. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 30. Therefore, 82+30=112. Not in options. I'll choose 110.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 4, 12, 48, ?

A. 240

B. 192

C. 288

D. 144

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The pattern is: 2×2=4, 4×3=12, 12×4=48. The multipliers are increasing by 1. The next multiplier is 5. Therefore, 48×5=240.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 7, 19, 35, 55, 79, ?

A. 103

B. 99

C. 101

D. 107

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The differences are: 12, 16, 20, 24. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 28. Therefore, 79+28=107.

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