Find the missing term: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Find the missing term: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?

A. 37

B. 35

C. 39

D. 36

Answer: Option A

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The terms follow n²+1: 1²+1=2, 2²+1=5, 3²+1=10, 4²+1=17, 5²+1=26, so next is 6²+1=37.

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