SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 100

SSC CHSL - 14 Aug 2023 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q100

Which number will replace the question mark mark (?) to complete the given series?

3, 7, 15, 31, 63, 127, ?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 255.

Given series: 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, 127, ?

3 × 2 + 1 = 7; 7 × 2 + 1 = 15; 15 × 2 + 1 = 31; 31 × 2 + 1 = 63; 63  × 2 + 1 = 127; 127  × 2 + 1 = 255