Did you get it right?
This number pattern puzzle asks what comes next in the sequence: 5, 11, 23, 47, ?
The Answer
The correct answer is: 95.
Here is why
- Double each number, then add 1.
- 47 x 2 + 1 = 95
Why people miss it
The numbers grow quickly, which makes people guess instead of checking the exact rule.
What answer did you get before checking?
