General Intelligence Number Series Number Series Question #6518 (CAT-I)

What will replace the question mark in the following series: 7, 15, 29, 59, 117, ?

A 235
B 268
C 243
D 290
Correct Answer & Explanation
Option A
• The pattern alternates between (× 2 + 1) and (× 2 - 1). 7 × 2 + 1 = 15 15 × 2 - 1 = 29 29 × 2 + 1 = 59 59 × 2 - 1 = 117 Missing term = 117 × 2 + 1 = 234 + 1 = 235