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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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