What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 7, 10, 15, 22, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 7, 10, 15, 22, ?
A. 35
B. 33
C. 31
D. 29
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The differences are: 3, 5, 7. These are consecutive odd numbers. The next difference is 9. Therefore, 22+9=31.

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Question #1
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 4, 8, 14, 22, 32, ?
A. 42
B. 44
C. 40
D. 46

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The differences are: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10. These are increasing by 2. The next difference is 12. Therefore, 32+12=44.

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Question #2
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 3, 15, 35, 63, ?
A. 100
B. 120
C. 80
D. 99

Correct Answer: Option D


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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Question #3
What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 7, 10, 15, 22, 31, ?
A. 40
B. 42
C. 38
D. 44

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The differences are: 3, 5, 7, 9. These are consecutive odd numbers. The next difference is 11. Therefore, 31+11=42.

This question belongs to: Reasoning Number Series