Find the missing term in the series: 2, 3, 8, 27, 112, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Find the missing term in the series: 2, 3, 8, 27, 112, ?

A. 560

B. 550

C. 555

D. 565

Answer: Option D

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Pattern: 2×1+1=3, 3×2+2=8, 8×3+3=27, 27×4+4=112, 112×5+5=565.

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