What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 4, 11, 21, 34, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 4, 11, 21, 34, ?
A. 48
B. 47
C. 49
D. 50
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The differences are: 7, 10, 13. These are increasing by 3. The next difference is 16. Therefore, 34+16=50.

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Question #1
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 6, 18, 34, 54, 78, ?
A. 100
B. 106
C. 98
D. 102

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The differences are: 12, 16, 20, 24. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 28. Therefore, 78+28=106.

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Question #2
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 12, 30, 56, ?
A. 90
B. 80
C. 100
D. 110

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The pattern is: 1×2=2, 3×4=12, 5×6=30, 7×8=56. The next term is 9×10=90.

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Question #3
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, ?
A. 24
B. 26
C. 22
D. 20

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The series increases by 4 each time. Therefore, 18+4=22.

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