Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
5, 16, 60, 236, 940, ?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 3756.
Given series: 5, 16, 60, 236, 940, ?
5 × 4 - 4 = 20, 16 × 4 - 4 = 60, 60 × 4 - 4 = 236, 236 × 4 - 4 = 940, 940 × 4 - 4 = 3756