What will be come at the place of question mark? 1, 2, 5, 26, 677, ?

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What will be come at the place of question mark? 1, 2, 5, 26, 677, ?

  1. A.

    458330

  2. B.

    456976

  3. C.

    453625

  4. D.

    458329

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Correct answer: A

Each term is the square of the previous term plus 1: 1^2 + 1 = 2, 2^2 + 1 = 5, 5^2 + 1 = 26, and 26^2 + 1 = 677. Therefore the next term is 677^2 + 1 = 458330.

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