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Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

16, 18, 24, 36, ?, 86

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SSC Selection Post 2022 Matriculation Level Question Paper (02-Aug-2022) (Shift-4)
The correct answer is

56

The correct answer is 56.

Practice is Key: Solving various types of number series puzzles helps in quickly recognizing common patterns and developing strategies to tackle complex ones. Look for Multiple Layers: Sometimes, the pattern isn't immediately obvious in the numbers themselves but appears in the differences, ratios, or other relationships between terms. By systematically analyzing the differences, we were able to uncover the hidden pattern in the series 16, 18, 24, 36, ?, 86 and successfully find the missing number.

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