Choose the correct alternative that will continue the same pattern and replace…
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Choose the correct alternative that will continue the same pattern and replace the question mark (?) in the given number series: 6, 24, 60, 120, 210, ?
- A.
330
- B.
336
- C.
366
- D.
396
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Correct answer: B
The pattern follows multiplication of consecutive natural numbers: 6 = 1 × 2 × 3
24 = 2 × 3 × 4
60 = 3 × 4 × 5
120 = 4 × 5 × 6
210 = 5 × 6 × 7
So the next term should be: 6 × 7 × 8 = 336
Thus, the missing number is 336.
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