What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 6, 14, 30, 62, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 6, 14, 30, 62, ?

A. 126

B. 124

C. 122

D. 128

Answer: Option A

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Each term is obtained by multiplying by 2 and adding 2. (6×2)+2=14, (14×2)+2=30, (30×2)+2=62. The next term is (62×2)+2=126.

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

A. 35

B. 39

C. 33

D. 37

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The differences are: 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? 1, 2, 5, 14, ?

A. 42

B. 44

C. 43

D. 41

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Each term is obtained by multiplying by 3 and subtracting 1. (1×3)-1=2, (2×3)-1=5, (5×3)-1=14. The next term is (14×3)-1=41.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?

A. 38

B. 35

C. 37

D. 36

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The pattern is: 1²+1=2, 2²+1=5, 3²+1=10, 4²+1=17, 5²+1=26. The next term is 6²+1=37.

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