EXPLANATION
IQ1. Find the next number in the series: 2, 5, 12, 27, ___?
a) 58
b) 62
c) 68
d) 72
ANSWER: a) 58
EXPLANATION:
( 2 × 2 ) + 1 = 5.
( 5 × 2 ) + 2 = 12.
( 12 × 2 ) + 3 = 27.
( 27 × 2 ) + 4 = 58.
IQ1. Find the next number in the series: 2, 5, 12, 27, ___?
a) 58
b) 62
c) 68
d) 72
ANSWER: a) 58
EXPLANATION:
( 2 × 2 ) + 1 = 5.
( 5 × 2 ) + 2 = 12.
( 12 × 2 ) + 3 = 27.
( 27 × 2 ) + 4 = 58.