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Find the missing number in the series: 4, 6, 12, 30, 84, ?

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A240
B246
C252
D258

Step-by-Step Solution

Each term = previous × 3 − 6:

4 \times 3 - 6 = 6, 6 \times 3 - 6 = 12, 12 \times 3 - 6 = 30, 30 \times 3 - 6 = 84, 84 \times 3 - 6 = 246

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Answer: B) 246

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