Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
5, 7, 14, 36, ?
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Given: 5, 7, 14, 36, ?

Logic: Difference between consecutive term is multiplied 3 and added 1.

5, 7, 14, 36, ?

7 – 5 = 2, 14 – 7 = 7, 36 – 14 = 22

The difference are:

2, 7, 22, ?

Difference is multiplied by 2 and added 1.

2 × 3 + 1 = 7, 7 × 3 + 1 = 22, 22 × 3 + 1 = 67

The next number is 36 + 67 = 103

Thus, correct option is (a).