Multiple choice

Find the next term in the given series. $5, 10, 17, 26, 37, ?$

  1. 72

  2. 66

  3. 50

  4. 62

  5. 56
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern follows n^2 + 4 starting from n=1. 1^2+4=5, 2^2+4=8, 3^2+4=13, 4^2+4=20, 5^2+4=29. Wait - 10, 17, 26, 37... let me recalculate. Actually: 5=1^2+4, 10=2^2+6, 17=3^2+8, 26=4^2+10, 37=5^2+12. Pattern is n^2 + 2(n+1). For n=6: 36+14=50.

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