Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

1,7,61,___,4541

  1. 527

  2. 427

  3. 321

  4. 441

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The sequence follows the pattern n_next = 8n + 3^k where k increments: 1 → 8(1) + (-1) = 7, 7 → 8(7) + 5 = 61, 61 → 8(61) + 39 = 527, 527 → 8(527) + 325 = 4541. The answer 527 fits this pattern.