NIMCET 2021 — Reasoning PYQ
NIMCET | Reasoning | 2021Insert the missing number in the series: 16,33,65,131,261,?
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
523
(Correct Answer) - B.
521
- C.
613
- D.
721
523
Explanation
Let's examine the relationship between consecutive terms:
16×2+1=33
33×2−1=65
65×2+1=131
131×2−1=261
The pattern follows an alternating sequence of operations: multiply by 2, then add 1, followed by multiply by 2, then subtract 1.
Following this logic, the next operation after "multiply by 2, subtract 1" is "multiply by 2, add 1".
261×2+1=522+1=523
Final Answer
The missing number is 523.
The correct option is A.
Explanation
Let's examine the relationship between consecutive terms:
16×2+1=33
33×2−1=65
65×2+1=131
131×2−1=261
The pattern follows an alternating sequence of operations: multiply by 2, then add 1, followed by multiply by 2, then subtract 1.
Following this logic, the next operation after "multiply by 2, subtract 1" is "multiply by 2, add 1".
261×2+1=522+1=523
Final Answer
The missing number is 523.
The correct option is A.
