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In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.
9, 28, 86, 261, 787, ?

  1. A
    2366
  2. B
    1795
  3. C
    2175
  4. D
    2285

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let's find the pattern behind the progression of numbers in the series:
9×3+1=27+1=28
28×3+2=84+2=86
86×3+3=258+3=261
261×3+4=783+4=787
Following the same logic, the next number will be:

787×3+5=2361+5=2366

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In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.
9, 28, 86, 261, 787, ?
A
2366
B
1795
C
2175
D
2285

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