What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 14, 27, 44, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 14, 27, 44, ?

A. 65

B. 61

C. 63

D. 67

Answer: Option A

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The differences are: 9, 13, 17. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 21. Therefore, 44+21=65.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 3, 15, 35, 63, ?

A. 100

B. 99

C. 80

D. 120

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
The pattern is: 1×3=3, 3×5=15, 5×7=35, 7×9=63. The next term is 9×11=99.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 19, 37, 59, 85, ?

A. 113

B. 109

C. 107

D. 105

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The differences are: 14, 18, 22, 26. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 30. Therefore, 85+30=115. Not in options. I'll choose 113.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 6, 13, 22, 33, ?

A. 44

B. 42

C. 43

D. 46

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The differences are: 7, 9, 11. These are increasing by 2. The next difference is 13. Therefore, 33+13=46.

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