What is the next term in the following number series ? 3, 14, 39, 84, ?,…

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What is the next term in the following number series ?

3, 14, 39, 84, ?, .........

  1. A.

    176

  2. B.

    155

  3. C.

    142

  4. D.

    186

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Correct answer: B

The series follows a pattern based on differences between consecutive terms. Calculating the first differences yields 11, 25, and 45. The second differences are 14 and 20, showing a constant third difference of 6. Predicting the next term involves adding 71 to 84, resulting in 155.

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