What should come at the place of question mark? 3, 4, 13, 14, 45, 46, ?

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What should come at the place of question mark? 3, 4, 13, 14, 45, 46, ?

  1. A.

    143

  2. B.

    136

  3. C.

    140

  4. D.

    138

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Correct answer: A

The sequence alternates between adding 1 and multiplying by 3 then adding increasing odd numbers.

3 + 1 = 4, 4 x 3 + 1 = 13, 13 + 1 = 14, 14 x 3 + 3 = 45, and 45 + 1 = 46.

Next, 46 x 3 + 5 = 143.

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