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Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given number series?
25, 115, 214, 322, ?, 565, 700

  1. A
    448
  2. B
    427
  3. C
    439
  4. D
    432

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let's look at the differences between consecutive terms in the series:
115−25=90

214−115=99

322−214=108

Let's notice the pattern in these first-level differences:
90,99,108,…
The difference between consecutive differences (second-level difference) is:

99−90=9

108−99=9

Following this pattern, the next difference should be:

108+9=117
Thus, the missing number (?) would be:

322+117=439
Let's verify if this holds true for the rest of the series:

Next difference should be: 117+9=126

Next term: 439+126=565 (Matches the given term)

Next difference should be: 126+9=135

Next term: 565+135=700 (Matches the given term)

Hence, the correct answer is 439.

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Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given number series?
25, 115, 214, 322, ?, 565, 700
A
448
B
427
C
439
D
432

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