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, ?

  1. A.

    330

  2. B.

    336

  3. C.

    366

  4. 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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