Directions: In the following question, one term is missing in the number series, represented by a question mark (?). Choose the missing term from the given alternatives. 7, 15, 28, 59, 114, (?)

The differences between the terms are 8, 13, 31, and 55. This pattern represents the sum of a cube and a square: 2^3 + 2^2 = 12, which is incorrect for the first difference; instead, the sequence follows the logic of adding squares and cubes to previous terms. Multiplying the terms by two and alternately subtracting and adding 1 gives the next terms: 7*2+1=15, 15*2-2=28, 28*2+3=59, and 59*2-4=114. Continuing this pattern, 114*2+5 equals 233. The result is 233.

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