Multiple choice

Directions: Complete the following number series.

5, 8, 17, 38, 77, ?

  1. 132

  2. 140

  3. 134

  4. 136

  5. 141
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern of the series is 2 x 3 - 1 + 03, 2 x 4 - + 13, 2 x 5 - 1 + 23, 2 x 6 - 1 + 33, and so on.

Therefore, the next term is 2 x 8 - 1+ 53 = 140.

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