Find the next number in the given series : 5,9,16,29,54,103, ?
2025
Find the next number in the given series :
5,9,16,29,54,103, ?
- A.
200
- B.
206
- C.
210
- D.
216
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Correct answer: A
The rule being applied is:
Each term = (previous term × 2) − increasing numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 …
Check:
5 × 2 − 1 = 9
9 × 2 − 2 = 16
16 × 2 − 3 = 29
29 × 2 − 4 = 54
54 × 2 − 5 = 103
103 × 2 − 6 = 200
So the next number is:
200 → Option [A] 200