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Complete the series: 3, 9, 27, 81, ?

1. 162
2. 243
3. 324
4. 405

Correct answer: 243

Solution

Each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by 3: 3, 9, 27, 81. Hence the next term is 81 × 3 = 243.

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