Multiple choice general knowledge

Find the missing number of the series 5, 12, 25, __, 99, 196

  1. 42

  2. 63

  3. 50

  4. 75
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The series follows the pattern: multiply by 2 and then add decreasing numbers (2, 1, 0, -1, -2). Starting from 5: 5×2+2=12, 12×2+1=25, 25×2+0=50, 50×2-1=99, 99×2-2=196. This pattern consistently generates the next term in the sequence.

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