Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

1 , 2 , 3 , 6 , 12 , 24 , 48 , ?

  1. 64

  2. 78

  3. 90

  4. 96

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Starting from 3, each term doubles the previous: 3, 6 (3×2), 12 (6×2), 24 (12×2), 48 (24×2). The next term is 48 × 2 = 96. 64 would be 2⁶, 78 doesn't follow the pattern, and 90 is unrelated to the doubling sequence.