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

Find the missing term: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?
A. 35
B. 39
C. 36
D. 37
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
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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Find the missing term: 4, 9, 16, 25, ?
A. 30
B. 49
C. 36
D. 35

Correct Answer: Option C


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A. 65536
B. 32768
C. 4096
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Correct Answer: Option A


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Correct Answer: Option C


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