What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 7, 14, 23, ?, 47 MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 7, 14, 23, ?, 47
A. 34
B. 28
C. 31
D. 38
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The differences are: 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 (consecutive odd numbers). The missing term is 23+11=34.[reference:15]

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 3, 13, 27, 45, 67, ?
A. 85
B. 87
C. 89
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Correct Answer: Option D


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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 3, 8, 18, 38, ?
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C. 80
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Correct Answer: Option B


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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 1, 3, 9, 27, 81, ?
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C. 162
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Correct Answer: Option A


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