Multiple choice

A number series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative.

2, 8, 20, ?, 92

  1. 80

  2. 24

  3. 44

  4. 32

  5. None of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Yes, it is correct. Here, the pattern followed is 22 + twice the number itself, which gives 22 + (2 x 2), 22 + (2 x 8), 22 + (2 x 20)... Hence, adding 4 to 40 gives 44.