What comes next: 3, 8, 15, 24, 35, ?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
3, 8, 15, 24, 35, ?
Find the difference:
8 − 3 = 5
15 − 8 = 7
24 − 15 = 9
35 − 24 = 11
Pattern of differences:
5, 7, 9, 11 (consecutive odd numbers)
Next difference = 13
So,
35 + 13 = 48
Correct answer: B) 48