What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 41, 43, 47, 53, 59, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 41, 43, 47, 53, 59, ?
A. 64
B. 67
C. 65
D. 61
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The series consists of consecutive prime numbers. The prime number immediately following 59 is 61.[reference:4]

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Question #1
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 3, 11, 27, 59, 123, ?
A. 253
B. 251
C. 249
D. 247

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Each term is obtained by multiplying by 2 and adding 5. (3×2)+5=11, (11×2)+5=27, (27×2)+5=59, (59×2)+5=123. The next term is (123×2)+5=251.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 10, 24, 42, 64, 90, ?
A. 116
B. 112
C. 110
D. 120

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The differences are: 14, 18, 22, 26. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 30. Therefore, 90+30=120.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 7, 14, 23, ?, 47
A. 28
B. 31
C. 34
D. 38

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The differences are: 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 (consecutive odd numbers). The missing term is 23+11=34.[reference:15]

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