What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 7, 12, 19, 28, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 7, 12, 19, 28, ?
A. 41
B. 35
C. 39
D. 37
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The differences are: 5, 7, 9. These are consecutive odd numbers. The next difference is 11. Therefore, 28+11=39.

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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. 63
C. 61
D. 67

Correct Answer: Option A


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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 7, 8, 10, 13, 17, ?
A. 23
B. 20
C. 22
D. 21

Correct Answer: Option C


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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 6, 9, 13, 18, ?
A. 22
B. 25
C. 24
D. 23

Correct Answer: Option C


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