Identify the number that occurs in the series 2, 10, 30, 68, 130, ....... .…

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Identify the number that occurs in the series 2, 10, 30, 68, 130, ....... .

(A) 738 (B) 349 (C) 520 (D) 222

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. A.

    (A), (B) and (C) Only

  2. B.

    (B), (C) and (D) Only

  3. C.

    (A), (C) and (D) Only

  4. D.

    (A), (B) and (D) Only

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Correct answer: C

The given series follows the pattern n^3 + n.

Checking the options against this pattern:

- 738: 9^3 + 9 = 729 + 9 = 738 (Valid)

- 349: Does not satisfy n^3 + n for any integer n.

- 520: 8^3 + 8 = 512 + 8 = 520 (Valid)

- 222: 6^3 + 6 = 216 + 6 = 222 (Valid)

Therefore, options A, C, and D are correct.

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