Question

There is a number series following a pattern. One place is left blank. Find the correct answer from the options and give a reason.
42,48,60,66,78, ___
Options are ;
1) 68
2) 93
3) 101
4) 104

Answer 1

(1) 4 + 2 = 46

Therefore, 42 + 6 = 48


(2) 4 + 8 = 12

Therefore, 48 + 12 = 60


(3) 6 + 0 = 6

Therefore, 60 + 6 = 66


(4) 6 + 6 = 12

Therefore, 66 + 12 = 78



(5) 7 + 8 = 15

Therefore, 78 + 15 = 93.


Therefore the next number = 93.


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