Find the missing term: 1, 5, 14, 30, 55, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the missing term: 1, 5, 14, 30, 55, ?
A. 91
B. 85
C. 89
D. 95
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Differences are 4, 9, 16, 25, i.e., 2², 3², 4², 5²; next difference is 6²=36, so 55+36=91.

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B. 100
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