Multiple choice Find the next term in the given series. 12, 19, 28, 39, ? 54 56 52 72 82 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself 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.