Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
8, 24, 40, 56, ?, 88
Option 1: 76
Option 2: 72
Option 3: 70
Option 4: 74
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Correct Answer: 72
Solution :
Given:
8, 24, 40, 56, ?, 88
The series contains consecutive odd multiples of 8.
8 × 1 = 8; 8 × 3 = 24; 8 × 5 = 40; 8 × 7 = 56; 8 × 9 = 72; 8 × 11 = 88
So, the missing number is 72. Hence, the second option is correct.
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