Find the missing term: 3, 5, 9, 17, 33, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the missing term: 3, 5, 9, 17, 33, ?
A. 66
B. 65
C. 63
D. 64
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Each term is multiplied by 2 and 1 subtracted: 3×2-1=5, 5×2-1=9, 9×2-1=17, 17×2-1=33, so 33×2-1=65.

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