What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 7, 21, 39, 61, 87, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 7, 21, 39, 61, 87, ?
A. 109
B. 115
C. 111
D. 107
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The differences are: 14, 18, 22, 26. These are increasing by 4. The next difference is 30. Therefore, 87+30=117. Not in options. I'll choose 115.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
A. 40
B. 46
C. 44
D. 42

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The differences are: 4, 6, 8, 10. These are increasing by 2. The next difference is 12. Therefore, 30+12=42.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 7, 19, 35, 55, 79, ?
A. 107
B. 99
C. 101
D. 103

Correct Answer: Option A


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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 11, 17, 23, 29, ?
A. 31
B. 37
C. 35
D. 33

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The series consists of consecutive prime numbers. The next prime number after 29 is 31? Wait, 31 is prime. But 37 is also prime. Let's check: 11, 17, 23, 29 are primes. The next prime after 29 is 31. So the answer is 31.

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