What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 4, 7, 13, 25, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 4, 7, 13, 25, ?
A. 55
B. 49
C. 51
D. 53
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Each term is obtained by multiplying by 2 and subtracting 1. (4×2)-1=7, (7×2)-1=13, (13×2)-1=25. The next term is (25×2)-1=49.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 10, 30, 60, 100, ?
A. 150
B. 120
C. 140
D. 160

Correct Answer: Option A


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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 3, 9, 19, 33, 51, ?
A. 73
B. 69
C. 71
D. 67

Correct Answer: Option C


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B. 540
C. 324
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Correct Answer: Option C


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