Answer : 1. "65"
Explanation :

Answer: A) 65 Explanation: The given number series is 8, 14, 24, 40, ? . It follows a pattern that, 8 8 x 1.5 + 2 = 14 14 x 1.5 + 3 = 24 24 x 1.5 + 4 = 40 40 x 1.5 + 5 = 65   Hence, the next number in the given number series is 65.