Multiple choice

Choose the correct alternatives from given ones that will complete the series. $95, 115.5, 138, 162.5, ?$

  1. $189$
  2. $189.5$
  3. $162.5$
  4. $120$
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Find the pattern in differences: 115.5 - 95 = 20.5, 138 - 115.5 = 22.5, 162.5 - 138 = 24.5. The differences increase by 2 each time (20.5, 22.5, 24.5, 26.5...). Next term = 162.5 + 26.5 = 189.