Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

1, 2, 5, 14, 41, x

  1. 256

  2. 68

  3. 122

  4. 72

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The sequence follows a pattern where each increment is 3 raised to increasing powers: 3^0=1 (1→2), 3^1=3 (2→5), 3^2=9 (5→14), 3^3=27 (14→41). The next increment should be 3^4=81, so 41 + 81 = 122.