Number Series · Question 6 · Medium
Find the next number in the series: 2, 3, 5, 9, 17, ?
- 31
- 32
- 33
- 34
Answer and explanation
Answer: C. 33
Explanation: The differences are 1, 2, 4, 8 (doubling), so the next difference is 16: 17 + 16 = 33.
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