Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
31, 32, 36, 63, 79, 204,?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 240.
Given series: 31, 32, 36, 63, 79, 204,?
The series follows this pattern:
31 + 13 = 31 + 1 = 32
32 + 22 = 32 + 4 = 36
36 + 33 = 36 + 27 = 63
63 + 42 = 63 + 16 = 79
79 + 53 = 79 + 125 = 204
204 + 62 = 204 + 36 = 240
So, the next term in the series is 240.