General Intelligence Number Series Number Series Question #6535 (CAT-I)

What will replace the question mark (?) in the following series? 2, 3, 6, 7, 14, 15, ?

A 16
B 30
C 31
D 32
Correct Answer & Explanation
Option B
The pattern alternates between adding 1 and multiplying by 2: 2 + 1 = 3 3 × 2 = 6 6 + 1 = 7 7 × 2 = 14 14 + 1 = 15 15 × 2 = 30 • Hence, the missing number is 30.