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Find the missing number in the following series: 3, 5, 13, 43, 177, .
Find the missing number in the following series: 3, 5, 13, 43, 177, .
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In sequences involving prime numbers, recognizing the pattern of multiplication can help solve for missing numbers effectively.
Updated On: Apr 17, 2025
- 891
- 713
- 885
- 899
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
This sequence follows a pattern where each number is generated by multiplying the previous number by an increasing sequence of primes (2, 3, 5, 7, etc.). Therefore, \(177 \times 5 = 885\).
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