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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