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What comes next? 5, 11, 23, 47, ?

1. 93
2. 95
3. 99
4. 97

Correct answer: 95

Solution

Each term is obtained by doubling the previous term and adding 1: 5→11, 11→23, 23→47. So the next term is 47 × 2 + 1 = 95.

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