Multiple choice

What will be the next term in the following series? 126, 132, 142, 148, …

  1. 162

  2. 158

  3. 152

  4. 168

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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.