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Find the next number in the series: 8, 14, 26, 50, 98, ?

1. 196
2. 194
3. 200
4. 202

Correct answer: 194

Solution

The sequence increases by doubling differences: 14-8=6, 26-14=12, 50-26=24, 98-50=48. The next difference is 96, so the next term is 98 + 96 = 194.

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