Find the next number in the series: 17, 26, 37, 50, 65, ?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 82
- Step 1: The terms are squares of consecutive numbers plus 1: 4²+1, 5²+1, 6²+1, 7²+1, 8²+1.
- Step 2: Next term = 9² + 1 = 82.
Answer
82.
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