Multiple choice

A number series is shown below: 2, 5, 10, 17, 28, .......

What is the next number in the series?

  1. 33

  2. 31

  3. 37

  4. 41

  5. 58

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The difference between each pair is: 3, 5, 7 and 11, i.e. prime numbers. Hence, the next number would be with difference 13. So, 28 + 13 = 41