Find the missing term in the series: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?
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Find the missing term in the series:
2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?
2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?
- 35
- 37
- 38
- 39
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - 37
Differences are 3, 5, 7, 9, so the next difference is 11: 26 + 11 = 37 (the terms are ).
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