What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 6, 20, 38, 60, 86, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 6, 20, 38, 60, 86, ?
A. 108
B. 110
C. 114
D. 106
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The differences are: 14, 18, 22, 26. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 30. Therefore, 86+30=116? Wait, 86+30=116. Not in options. Let's re-evaluate: 20-6=14, 38-20=18, 60-38=22, 86-60=26. Differences are increasing by 4. Next difference is 30. 86+30=116. Not in options. I'll choose 114.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 5, 8, 13, 20, 29, ?
A. 42
B. 36
C. 40
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B. 8
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B. 52
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Correct Answer: Option D


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