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Question : Direction: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

2, 3, 5, 9, 17, ?

Option 1: 31

Option 2: 32

Option 3: 33

Option 4: 34


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Correct Answer: 33


Solution : Given:
2, 3, 5, 9, 17, ?

Here, the pattern is:

2 × 1 = 2 + 1 = 3; 3 × 1 = 3 + 2 = 5; 5 × 1 = 5 + 4 = 9; 9 × 1 = 9 + 8 = 17; 17 × 1 = 17 + 16 = 33

So, the series becomes –
2, 3, 5, 9, 17, 33

Hence, the third option is correct.

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