What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 4, 6, 10, 16, 24, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 4, 6, 10, 16, 24, ?

A. 34

B. 30

C. 32

D. 36

Answer: Option A

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The differences are: 2, 4, 6, 8. These are increasing by 2. The next difference is 10. Therefore, 24+10=34.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 7, 14, 28, 56, ?

A. 98

B. 112

C. 126

D. 84

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
Each term is multiplied by 2. Therefore, 56×2=112.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 9, 14, 20, 27, ?

A. 36

B. 33

C. 35

D. 34

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The differences are: 4, 5, 6, 7. The next difference is 8. Therefore, 27+8=35.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 11, 17, 23, 29, ?

A. 37

B. 33

C. 35

D. 31

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The series consists of consecutive prime numbers. The next prime number after 29 is 31? Wait, 31 is prime. But 37 is also prime. Let's check: 11, 17, 23, 29 are primes. The next prime after 29 is 31. So the answer is 31.

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