Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

2,12,36,80,__

  1. 104

  2. 122

  3. 150

  4. 163

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern is n^3 + n^2. 1^3+1^2=2, 2^3+2^2=12, 3^3+3^2=36, 4^3+4^2=80. The next term is 5^3+5^2 = 125 + 25 = 150. Other options do not fit this cubic growth pattern.