Find the missing number in the series:
3, 7, 23, 95, ?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Series: 3, 7, 23, 95, ?
Observe pattern:
3 × 2 + 1 = 7
7 × 3 + 2 = 23
23 × 4 + 3 = 95
So, pattern is:
Multiply by increasing numbers (2,3,4,5) and add 1,2,3,4
Next term:
95 × 5 + 4 = 475 + 4 = 479
Hence, the correct answer is option 1.