Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

1,12,36,?,150

  1. 85

  2. 75

  3. 80

  4. 90

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern is n^2 * (n-1) for n=1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 1^2*0=0 (though sequence starts at 1, likely n^2 + n^3 logic or similar). Correct logic: 1^2*1=1, 2^2*3=12, 3^2*4=36, 4^2*5=80, 5^2*6=150. Thus, 80 is the missing number.