What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 9, 18, 36, 72, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 9, 18, 36, 72, ?
A. 216
B. 180
C. 144
D. 108
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Each term is multiplied by 2. Therefore, 72×2=144.

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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 6, 13, 24, 39, ?
A. 60
B. 56
C. 58
D. 54

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 11, 28, 53, ?
A. 88
B. 82
C. 84
D. 86

Correct Answer: Option D


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What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 12, 30, 56, ?
A. 90
B. 100
C. 110
D. 80

Correct Answer: Option A


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