Multiple choice

Find the missing term in the following number series. $2 \quad 10 \quad 30 \quad 68 \quad 130 \quad ?$

  1. $222$
  2. $227$
  3. $240$
  4. $302$
  5. $295$
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern is n³+n where n starts at 1: 1³+1=2, 2³+2=10, 3³+3=30, 4³+4=68, 5³+5=130. Next term is 6³+6=216+6=222. Option A matches.