Multiple choice

Directions: Find the missing term in the following series. 2, 3, 5, 9, 17, ?

  1. 25

  2. 29

  3. 33

  4. 37
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The series follows the pattern of doubling the previous number and subtracting 1 (2*2-1=3, 3*2-1=5, 5*2-1=9, 9*2-1=17). Following this, 17*2-1 = 33.

AI explanation

The given series is 2, 3, 5, 9, 17, and the pattern follows multiplying the previous term by 2 and then subtracting 1. Multiplying 17 by 2 gives 34, and subtracting 1 gives 33. The result is 33.

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