Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark in the following s...........

Logical Resoning (CGL) Number series

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

24, ?, 52, 312, 320

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SSC CGL 13th April 2022 Shift-1

- Let's look at the given series: 24, ?, 52, 312, 320.

- Notice a pattern of increasing numbers.

- Check numerical relationships between given numbers.

- Examine differences between consecutive numbers:

- Difference from 24 to ? is unknown.

- Difference from ? to 52 is 52 - ?.

- Difference from 52 to 312 is 260, meaning 312 - 52.

- Difference from 312 to 320 is 8, meaning 320 - 312.

- Check options to fill the missing number:

- Option 1, 42: Difference from 24 to 42 is 18; difference from 42 to 52 is 10.

- Option 2, 30: Difference from 24 to 30 is 6.

- Option 3, 48: Difference from 24 to 48 is 24; difference from 48 to 52 is 4.

- Option 4, 35: Difference from 24 to 35 is 11.

- ?? Check arithmetic or logical pattern consistency.

- Correct pattern suggests series doubles differences and ends with an 8-point step.

- Correct Answer: Option:3 - 48

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