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Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.1, 1, 3, 5, 11, 21, 43, ?
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Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
1, 1, 3, 5, 11, 21, 43, ?

A.

55

B.

86

C.

85

D.

87

Correct option is C

Given number series: 1, 1, 3, 5, 11, 21, 43, ?
Logic: Numbers are getting two times and 1 each substracting and adding alternately.
1 × 2 -1 = 1 
1 × 2 + 1 = 3
3 × 2 - 1 = 5
5 × 2 + 1 = 11
11 × 2 -1 = 21
21 × 2 + 1 = 43
43 × 2 - 1 = 85
So, the missing number is: 85
Thus, the correct option is: (c).

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