What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 24, 30, 36, 42, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 24, 30, 36, 42, ?

A. 50

B. 54

C. 60

D. 48

Answer: Option D

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The series increases by 6 each time. Therefore, 42+6=48.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 8, 18, 32, 50, ?

A. 68

B. 74

C. 72

D. 70

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The pattern is: 2×2²=8, 2×3²=18, 2×4²=32, 2×5²=50. The next term is 2×6²=72.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 3, 8, 15, 24, ?

A. 33

B. 40

C. 35

D. 36

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The differences are: 5, 7, 9. The next difference is 11. Therefore, 24+11=35.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 7, 10, 15, 22, 31, ?

A. 40

B. 42

C. 44

D. 38

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The differences are: 3, 5, 7, 9. These are consecutive odd numbers. The next difference is 11. Therefore, 31+11=42.

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