Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

5,13,35,___,275

  1. 73

  2. 97

  3. 102

  4. 86
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The sequence follows the pattern n_next = 2n + 3^k where k increments: 5 → 2(5) + 3 = 13, 13 → 2(13) + 9 = 35, 35 → 2(35) + 27 = 97, 97 → 2(97) + 81 = 275. The pattern is doubling with added powers of 3.

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