Multiple choice

Find the missing number in the given series. 12, 38, 116, 350, 1052, ?

  1. 2200

  2. 1800

  3. 3158

  4. 2800
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Explanation

The pattern is (previous number * 3) + 2. Specifically: 12*3+2=38, 38*3+2=116, 116*3+2=350, 350*3+2=1052, and 1052*3+2=3158.

AI explanation

The series follows the pattern of multiplying the previous term by 3 and then adding 2. Applying this to the first term gives (12 x 3) + 2 = 38, and checking the next gives (38 x 3) + 2 = 116. To find the missing number after 1052, calculate (1052 x 3) + 2, which equals 3158.

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