Find the next number in the series: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Find the next number in the series: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?

A. 39

B. 35

C. 37

D. 41

Answer: Option C

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Differences are +3, +5, +7, +9; next difference is +11. 26+11=37.

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Find the next term in the series: 4, 9, 25, 49, 121, ?

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