The pattern in this series is based on increasing differences that themselves double each time. The differences between successive terms are 3, 6, 12 and 24. Each new difference is twice the previous one, giving the next difference as 48. When this difference of 48 is added to the last term 46, the next term becomes 94. Thus, 94 continues the established pattern of doubling increments.
Option A:
Option A, 88, would correspond to adding 42 to 46, which does not match the doubling pattern of 3, 6, 12 and 24. It ignores the rule that each difference is twice the previous difference.
Option B:
Option B, 90, arises if we add 44 to 46, but there is no consistent reason in the earlier terms to justify a difference of 44. It breaks the strict doubling of the gaps.
Option C:
Option C, 94, uses a difference of 48, which is double the previous difference of 24. This respects the second order structure of the series and produces a term fully consistent with the pattern.
Option D:
Option D, 98, assumes an increase of 52, again not related to the repeated doubling of the differences. It introduces a new rule that is not supported by the earlier terms.
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