Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?
5, 8, 20, 34, 76, 142, ?

Given: 5, 8, 20, 34, 76, 142, ?

Logic: Numbers are multiply by 2, then subtract and add multiple of 2.

(5 $$\times$$ 2) - 2 = 8

(8 $$\times$$​ 2) + 4 = 20

(20 $$\times$$​ 2) - 6 = 34

(34 $$\times$$​ 2) + 8 = 76

(76 $$\times$$​ 2) - 10 = 142

(142 $$\times$$​ 2) + 12 = 296

So, the missing term is 296.

Thus, correct option is (c).