Question

Complete the pattern: 5, 11, 23, 47, ?

• A. 93
• B. 95
• C. 96
• D. 97

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 95

Pattern:

• 5 → 11 = 5 × 2 + 1

• 11 → 23 = 11 × 2 + 1

• 23 → 47 = 23 × 2 + 1

So the next term is:

47 × 2 + 1 = 95

Answer: 95