Find the missing term: 2, 3, 5, 9, 17, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the missing term: 2, 3, 5, 9, 17, ?
A. 33
B. 34
C. 31
D. 32
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Each term is multiplied by 2 and then 1 is subtracted: 2×2-1=3, 3×2-1=5, 5×2-1=9, 9×2-1=17, so next is 17×2-1=33.

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