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Find the next term in the series: 2, 3, 8, 9, 26, 27, ?

1. 54
2. 56
3. 80
4. 82

Correct answer: 80

Solution

The sequence can be split into two interleaved series: 2, 8, 26, ? and 3, 9, 27. The odd terms follow the pattern ×3 + 2: 2 → 8 → 26 → 80. Hence the next term is 80.

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