SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 77

SSC CGL - 19 Sep 2025 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q77

Find the next number in the series :

2, 5, 11, 23, 47, ?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 95.

Given series: 2, 5, 11, 23, 47, ?

2 × 2 + 1 = 5

5 × 2 + 1 = 11

11 × 2 + 1 = 23

23 × 2 + 1 = 47

47 × 2 + 1 = 95