Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
3, 2, 2, 3, 8, ?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 35.
Given series: 3, 2, 3, 8, 31, ?
2nd term = (1st term × 1) - 1 = (3 × 1) - 1 = 2
3rd term = (2nd term × 1) + 0 = (2 × 1) + 0 = 2
4th term = (3rd term × 2) - 1 = (2 × 2) - 1 = 3
5th term = (4th term × 2) + 2 = (3 × 2) + 2 = 8
6th term = (5th term × 4) + 3 = (8 × 4) + 3 = 35