Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

complete the logical series.. 2, 6, 12, 36, 72, __ .

  1. 144

  2. 216

  3. 108

  4. 288
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern alternates between multiplying by 3 and multiplying by 2: 2*3=6, 6*2=12, 12*3=36, 36*2=72. Following this logic, the next step is 72*3, which equals 216.

AI explanation

To solve this logical series, let's analyze the pattern between each term.

From the given series: 2, 6, 12, 36, 72, __

We can observe that each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by a constant factor.

2 * 3 = 6 6 * 2 = 12 12 * 3 = 36 36 * 2 = 72

Therefore, the next term can be found by multiplying 72 by 3:

72 * 3 = 216

Hence, the missing term in the series is 216.

So, the correct answer is option B) 216.

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