Which of the following numbers will replace the question marks (?) in the given series?

20, 30, 42, 56, ?, 90

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  1. 58
  2. 78
  3. 36
  4. 72

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Option 4 : 72
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The pattern followed here is,

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Hence, the correct answer is "72".

Alternate Method

The pattern followed here is,

4 × 5 = 20

5 × 6 = 30

6 × 7 = 42

7 × 8 = 56

8 × 9 = 72

9 × 10 = 90

Hence, the correct answer is "72".

Alternate Method

The pattern followed here is,

4+ 4 = 20

52 + 5 = 30

6+ 6 = 42

7+ 7 = 56

8+ 8 = 72

9+ 9 = 90

Hence, the correct answer is "72".

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