Multiple choice

In the following number series find the missing term- 8748 11664 15552 20736 27648 ?

  1. 38664

  2. 36864

  3. 37528

  4. 34572

  5. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern is multiply by 4/3 (or 1.333...): 8748 × 4/3 = 11664, 11664 × 4/3 = 15552, 15552 × 4/3 = 20736, 20736 × 4/3 = 27648. Continuing: 27648 × 4/3 = 36864. Each term is exactly divisible by 3, confirming the pattern.

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