3, 5, 9, 17, .....?.....

A) 26

B) 65

C) 33

D) 42

Correct answer:
C) 33

Description for Correct answer:
Given series : 3, 5, 9, 17, ?.

3 +2 5 +4 9 +8 17

Next term is 17 +16 (33)


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