Correct option is C
Series:
52, 64, 79, 97, 118, ?
Logic: The differences are increasing by 3 each time. (12, 15, 18, 21...)
64 - 52 = 12
79 - 64 = 15
97 - 79 = 18
118 - 97 = 21
So, the next difference will be:
21 + 3 = 24
Now,
118 + 24 = 142
Thus, correct option is (c).