Multiple choice What will be the next term in the following series? 126, 132, 142, 148, … 162 158 152 168 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation Find the pattern in differences: 132-126=6, 142-132=10, 148-142=6. The differences alternate between 6 and 10. Next difference = 10, so 148+10=158.