Find the missing number in the following series.
8, 12, 24, 60, 180, ?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The given number series follows a multiplication pattern where the multiplier increases by 0.5 at each successive step:
• 8 × 1.5 = 12
• 12 × 2 = 24
• 24 × 2.5 = 60
• 60 × 3 = 180
• 180 × 3.5 = 630
Therefore, the missing number is 630.