In following number series, two terms have been put within brackets. Choose the appropriate option - 1, ?, 5, 10, 20, 40, 80

Answer: D. 4

Next number is sum of all previous numbers.

1st Term : 1

2nd Term: 4

3rd Term: 1+4 =5

4th Term: 1+4+5= 10

5th Term: 1+4+5+10=20 and so on....