Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

  1. 2, 3, 5, 9, 17, ? Complete the series

  1. 33

  2. 24

  3. 14

  4. 19

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern is: each term equals the previous term plus consecutive powers of 2. 2+1=3, 3+2=5, 5+4=9, 9+8=17. The next term is 17+16=33. Option A is correct.

AI explanation

The differences between consecutive terms double each time: 3-2=1, 5-3=2, 9-5=4, 17-9=8, so the next difference should be 16, giving 17+16=33. This is a classic doubling-difference series pattern.