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Identify the number that should replace the question mark in the sequence: 2, 6, 18, 54, ?

1. 108
2. 324
3. 216
4. 162

Correct answer: 162

Solution

The sequence is a geometric progression with common ratio 3: 2, 6, 18, 54. So the next term is 54 × 3 = 162.

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