SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 21

SSC MTS - 19 Feb 2026 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q21

A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

10, 41, 165, 661, ?, 10581, 42325

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

10 × 4 + 1 = 41

41 × 4 + 1 = 165

165 × 4 + 1 = 661

661 × 4 + 1 = 2645

2645 × 4 + 1 = 10581

10581 × 4 + 1 = 42325

Therefore, ? = 2645