Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one number 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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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: 33


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

The pattern followed here is –
2 + (2 0 ) = 2 + 1 = 3
3 + (2 1 ) = 3 + 2 = 5
5 + (2 2 ) = 5 + 4 = 9
9 + (2 3 ) = 9 + 8 = 17
17 + (2 4 ) = 17 + 16 = 33

So, 33 is the missing term. Hence, the third option is correct.

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