Multiple choice

Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. $9, 493, 977, ?, 1945, 2429$

  1. 1664

  2. 1461

  3. 1264

  4. 1861

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Checking the pattern: 493-9=484, 977-493=484, 1461-977=484, 1945-1461=484, 2429-1945=484. The pattern is consistent with +484 each time (not +488 as I initially thought). 977 + 484 = 1461, which matches option B.