Find the next number in the given sequence? 11, 17, 39, 85, ? 133 143 153 163 He

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Find the next number in the given sequence? 11, 17, 39, 85, ?
Options
A. 133
B. 143
C. 153
D. 163

Correct Answer

163

Explanation

Her the given number series is 11, 17, 39, 85, ?

$11 11 + (3^{2} - 3) = 17 17 + (5^{2} - 3) = 39 39 + (7^{2} - 3) = 85 85 + (9^{2} - 3) = 163$

Hence, the next number in the given sequence is 163.

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