SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 77

SSC CGL - 17 Sep 2025 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q77

Find the next number in the series: 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, ?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 127.

Given series: 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, ?

3 × 2 + 1 = 7

7 × 2 + 1 = 15

15 × 2 + 1 = 31

31 × 2 + 1 = 63

63 × 2 + 1 = 127