Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

3,8,24,48, ?

  1. 96

  2. 120

  3. 72

  4. 144

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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.