Correct Answer & Explanation
Option B
• The rule is multiplying the previous term by 3 and subtracting 5:
6 × 3 - 5 = 13
13 × 3 - 5 = 34
34 × 3 - 5 = 102 - 5 = 97
97 × 3 - 5 = 291 - 5 = 286
286 × 3 - 5 = 858 - 5 = 853
• Hence, the missing number is 97.