Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

2,12,36,80,150,_

  1. 220

  2. 252

  3. 414

  4. 1024

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B 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, 5^3+5^2=150. The next term is 6^3+6^2 = 216+36 = 252.