Multiple choice

Find the next term of the given series. 17, 19, 23, 29, 37, ?

  1. $40$
  2. $42$
  3. $47$
  4. $45$
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The sequence 17, 19, 23, 29, 37 shows the differences: 19-17=2, 23-19=4, 29-23=6, 37-29=8. The differences increase by 2 each time (2, 4, 6, 8). The next difference should be 10, so the next term is 37+10=47. Option C is correct.

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