Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

2-5-10-17-26-?

  1. 36

  2. 37

  3. 32

  4. 35

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern is: 2 (+3) 5 (+5) 10 (+7) 17 (+9) 26 (+11) 37. The differences are consecutive odd numbers starting from 3. Therefore, 26+11 = 37 is the correct next number.