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A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.5, 18, 70, 278, ?

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A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
5, 18, 70, 278, ?
  • A936
  • B1058
  • C1110
  • D989
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The pattern follow is,

The 2nd term = (1st term - 1) × 4 + 2

1) (5 - 1) = 4 × 4 + 2 = 18;

2) (18 - 1) = 17 × 4 + 2 = 70;

3) (70 - 1) = 69 × 4 + 2 = 278;

4) (278 - 1) = 277 × 4 + 2 = 1110

Hence, 1110 is the correct answer.