Multiple choice

In the following number series find the missing term- 48 60 76 99 132 ?

  1. 199

  2. 152

  3. 160

  4. 168

  5. 178

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E Correct answer
Explanation

The differences between consecutive terms follow the pattern: 12, 16, 23, 33. Each difference increases by adding consecutive multiples of 3: +4, +7, +10, +13. So the next difference is 33 + 13 = 46, giving 132 + 46 = 178.