Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles What is the next number in the series 1,6,12,24,48,__ 90 1 96 97 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation The pattern is: 1×6=6, then each subsequent term doubles: 6×2=12, 12×2=24, 24×2=48. Continuing: 48×2=96. The first multiplier (6) is exceptional; thereafter it's consistently ×2.