Series Completion - Verbal and Reasoning

Directions to SolveChoose the correct alternative that will continue the same pattern and replace the question mark in the given series.
Q1:

4, 10, ?, 82, 244, 730

A 24

B 28

C 77

D 218

ANS:B - 28

Explanation: Each number in the series is 2 less than thrice the preceding number. So, missing number = (10 x 3) - 2 = 28.