General Intelligence Number Series Number Series Question #6515 (CAT-I)

Find the missing number in the given series: 2, 5, 9, 19, 37, ?

A 73
B 75
C 76
D 78
Correct Answer & Explanation
Option B
• The series follows an alternating arithmetic-multiplication rule: multiply by 2 and alternately add 1 or subtract 1. 2 × 2 + 1 = 5 5 × 2 - 1 = 9 9 × 2 + 1 = 19 19 × 2 - 1 = 37 Missing term = 37 × 2 + 1 = 75