What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 7, 16, 29, 46, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 7, 16, 29, 46, ?

A. 63

B. 67

C. 65

D. 61

Answer: Option C

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The differences are: 5, 9, 13, 17. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 21. Therefore, 46+21=67.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 6, 11, 18, 27, ?

A. 34

B. 38

C. 36

D. 40

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The differences are: 5, 7, 9. These are consecutive odd numbers. The next difference is 11. Therefore, 27+11=38.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 8, 22, 40, 62, 88, ?

A. 108

B. 118

C. 110

D. 114

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Correct Answer: Option B

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The differences are: 14, 18, 22, 26. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 30. Therefore, 88+30=118.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 12, 20, 29, ?

A. 39

B. 40

C. 37

D. 38

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The differences are: 7, 8, 9. The next difference is 10. Therefore, 29+10=39.

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