Question

Complete the series given below by choose the missing term out of the given alternatives.
5, 8, 14, 26, ?, 98

• A. 62
• B. 50
• C. 40
• D. 35

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

50

Each difference is twice the previous difference.

So, the differences between the consecutive terms are 3,6,12,24, 48.

So, the next term must be 26+24 = 50 (option B)