Find the number that fits: 2, 5, 11, 23, ?
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 47.
Given series: 2, 5, 11, 23, ?
2 × 2 + 1 = 5, 5 × 2 + 1 = 11, 11 × 2 + 1 = 23, 23 × 2 + 1 = 47
SSC CGL - 12 Sep 2025 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q96
Find the number that fits: 2, 5, 11, 23, ?
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 47.
Given series: 2, 5, 11, 23, ?
2 × 2 + 1 = 5, 5 × 2 + 1 = 11, 11 × 2 + 1 = 23, 23 × 2 + 1 = 47