SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 93

SSC CGL - 17 Sep 2025 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q93

What will come at the place of question mark?

5, 9, 17, 33, 65, ?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 129.

Given series: 5, 9, 17, 33, 65, ?

5 × 2 - 1 = 9

9 × 2 - 1 = 17

17 × 2 - 1 = 33

33 × 2 - 1 = 65

65 × 2 - 1 = 129