Find the missing term in the series: 2, 12, 36, ?, 150
2024
Find the missing term in the series:
2, 12, 36, ?, 150
- A.
80
- B.
72
- C.
100
- D.
86
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Correct answer: A
The terms follow n^3 + n^2: 1^3 + 1^2 = 2, 2^3 + 2^2 = 12, 3^3 + 3^2 = 36, 4^3 + 4^2 = 80, and 5^3 + 5^2 = 150. Therefore the missing term is 80.