Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
1, 2, 2, 4, 3, 6, 4, 8,?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 5.
Given series: 1, 2, 2, 4, 3, 6, 4, 8,?
The series follows this pattern:
Numbers at the odd place:
1, 2, 3, 4,?
1 + 1 = 2
2 + 1 = 3
3 + 1 = 4
4 + 1 = 5
Numbers at the even place:
2, 4, 6, 8
2 + 2 = 4
4 + 2 = 6
6 + 2 = 8
So, the next term in the series is 5.