What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following number series?
132 156 ? 210 240 272

Correct option is A

Given:

Number series: 132, 156, ?, 210, 240, 272 We need to determine the missing number (?).

Formula Used:

• Observe the relationship between consecutive terms and find a logical or arithmetic pattern.

Solution:

1. Analyze the relationship between terms:
• From 132 to 156, the difference is 24.
• From 210 to 240, the difference is 30.
• From 240 to 272, the difference is 32.
2. Identify the increasing pattern of differences:
• The differences between terms increase gradually: 24,26,28,30,32
3. Apply the increasing difference pattern:
• After 156, the difference should be 26.
• Missing term = 156 + 26 = 182 
4. Verify:
• From 182 to 210, the difference is 28, which fits the observed pattern.