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

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 3, 8, 15, 24, ?
A. 40
B. 33
C. 35
D. 36
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The differences are: 5, 7, 9. The next difference is 11. Therefore, 24+11=35.

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Question #1
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 12, 20, 30, 42, ?
A. 56
B. 54
C. 52
D. 58

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The differences are: 8, 10, 12. These are increasing by 2. The next difference is 14. Therefore, 42+14=56.

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Question #2
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 4, 6, 12, 14, 28, 30, ?
A. 62
B. 64
C. 60
D. 32

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The pattern alternates: +2, ×2, +2, ×2, +2, ×2. The last operation is ×2. Therefore, 30×2=60.[reference:14]

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Question #3
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 11, 22, 55, 165, ?
A. 325.5
B. 577.5
C. 495.5
D. 333.5

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The pattern is: 11×2=22, 22×2.5=55, 55×3=165. The multiplier increases by 0.5 each time. The next multiplier is 3.5. Therefore, 165×3.5=577.5.[reference:11]

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