What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 17, 33, 53, 77, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 17, 33, 53, 77, ?
A. 101
B. 97
C. 99
D. 105
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The differences are: 12, 16, 20, 24. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 28. Therefore, 77+28=105.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 4, 12, 48, 240, ?
A. 1440
B. 1080
C. 960
D. 1200

Correct Answer: Option A


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A. 75
B. 65
C. 70
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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 7, 21, 39, 61, 87, ?
A. 107
B. 109
C. 111
D. 115

Correct Answer: Option D


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