Given series formed in definite pattern and next number follows the predecessor. 

1)

Find the next number of the series 8,24,48,120,168.....


A) 388

B) 188

C) 288

D) 488

Answer:

Option C

Explanation:

2nd term is 3 times of the first term.

The third term is 2 times of the second but after that, it follws the one less than squares of prime numbers

So, the next number will be $17^{2}-1=288$