Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles 3,8,24,48, ? 96 120 72 144 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation The sequence follows the pattern of (n^2 - 1) for prime numbers or specific intervals: 2^2-1=3, 3^2-1=8, 5^2-1=24, 7^2-1=48. The next prime is 11, and 11^2-1 = 120. 96 and 144 do not fit this quadratic pattern.