What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 10, 30, 68, 130, ? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series? 2, 10, 30, 68, 130, ?
A. 200
B. 220
C. 222
D. 210
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The pattern is: 1³+1=2, 2³+2=10, 3³+3=30, 4³+4=68, 5³+5=130. The next term is 6³+6=222.

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