Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

9 10 12 16 24 _

  1. 32

  2. 40

  3. 16

  4. 36

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern shows the differences doubling each time: 9→10 (+1), 10→12 (+2), 12→16 (+4), 16→24 (+8). The next difference should be +16, so 24 + 16 = 40. This is a classic doubling pattern sequence.