Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

1, 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ...?

  1. 33

  2. 35

  3. 37

  4. 39
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The sequence follows the formula n² + 1. Specifically: 0²+1=1, 1²+1=2, 2²+1=5, 3²+1=10, 4²+1=17, 5²+1=26. The next term is 6² + 1 = 37. Other options do not fit this quadratic growth pattern.

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