Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
17, 25, 52, 116, 241,?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 457.
The series follows this pattern:
17 + 23 = 25, 25 + 33 = 52, 52 + 43 = 116, 116 + 53 = 241, 241 + 63 = 457