Multiple choice

Find the next term in the given series. 12, 19, 28, 39, ?

  1. 54

  2. 56

  3. 52

  4. 72

  5. 82

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern follows n^2 + 3 starting from n=3. 3^2+3=12, 4^2+3=19, 5^2+3=28, 6^2+3=39. The next term is 7^2+3=52. This is a quadratic sequence.