General Intelligence Number Series Number Series Question #6557 (CAT-I)

Find the missing term in the given series: 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24, ?

A 36
B 30
C 32
D 40
Correct Answer & Explanation
Option C
• The sequence is composed of two alternate geometric progressions: First series (odd positions): 2, 4, 8, 16, ? 2 × 2 = 4 4 × 2 = 8 8 × 2 = 16 16 × 2 = 32 Second series (even positions): 3, 6, 12, 24 3 × 2 = 6 6 × 2 = 12 12 × 2 = 24 • Therefore, the next term is 32.