Q:
What is the missing number in 5, 14, 42, 107, 233, ?
Answer & Explanation
Answer: C) 450
Explanation: Given Series is 5, 14, 42, 107, 233, _?
5, 14, 42, 107, 233, _?
Differences is 9, 28, 65, 126
9 = 2^3 + 1
28 = 3^3 + 1
65 = 4^3 + 1
126 = 5^3 + 1
Now, next difference must be 6^3 + 1 = 217
Hence, next number in the given series = 233 + 217 = 450.
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