Multiple choice

Directions: Identify the missing number in the given series. 12, 26, 56, 118, 244, 498, ?

  1. 996

  2. 1000

  3. 1008

  4. 1248

  5. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern is: 12*2+2=26, 26*2+4=56, 56*2+6=118, 118*2+8=244, 244*2+10=498, 498*2+12=1008.

AI explanation

The pattern multiplies each number by 2 and then adds 2 to find the next number in the series. Checking the sequence, 12 * 2 + 2 = 26, 26 * 2 + 4 = 56, 56 * 2 + 6 = 118, 118 * 2 + 8 = 244, and 244 * 2 + 10 = 498. The amount added after multiplying by 2 increases by 2 each time. For the final term, the calculation is 498 * 2 + 12 = 1008.

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