Correct Answer & Explanation
Option D
• The differences between consecutive terms follow a Fibonacci-like pattern where each difference is the sum of the preceding two differences.
5 - 3 = 2
10 - 5 = 5
17 - 10 = 7 (where 2 + 5 = 7)
29 - 17 = 12 (where 5 + 7 = 12)
48 - 29 = 19 (where 7 + 12 = 19)
Next difference = 12 + 19 = 31
Missing term = 48 + 31 = 79