Question

Find the next number in the given series.
1, 2, 3, 5, 16, ?
153
a.
231
b.
273
C.
d. 289​

Answer 1

2^2 - 1^2=3;

3^2 - 2^2=5;

5^2 - 3^2=16;

16^2 - 5^2 = 231

So Answer : b. 231

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