Find the missing term in the series give as: 2, 12, 36, 80, 150, 252, ?

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Find the missing term in the series give as:

2, 12, 36, 80, 150, 252, ?

  1. A.

    396

  2. B.

    392

  3. C.

    378

  4. D.

    366

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Correct answer: B

The series follows the pattern n^3 + n^2 where n starts at 1.

For the next term, n = 7.

Calculation: 7^3 + 7^2 = 343 + 49 = 392.

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