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    What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?16, 27, 49, 82, ?, 181
    Question

    What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?
    16, 27, 49, 82, ?, 181

    A.

    127

    B.

    124

    C.

    125

    D.

    126

    Correct option is D

    We are given the number series:
    16, 27, 49, 82, ?, 181
    Let’s find the difference between consecutive terms:
    27−16=11
    49−27=22
    82−49=33
    ?−82=x
    181−?=y
    Now, observe the pattern in differences:
    11, 22, 33 → clearly increasing by 11
    So, next difference should be:
    33+11=44
    Therefore,
    ?=82+44=126
    Now check the next difference:
    181−126=55 
    This follows the pattern: 11, 22, 33, 44, 55
    So, the missing number is:
    Answer: (D) 126

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