WBCS.LIVE practice question

Find the next missing number in the sequence: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 35
  2. 36
  3. 37
  4. 39

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 37

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: C) 37📚 Explanation: Step by step solving: 1. Analyze the mathematical progression of each number based on its position (n). 2. The series follows the exact pattern of n2 + 1. 3. 12 + 1 = 2; 22 + 1 = 5; 32 + 1 = 10; 42 + 1 = 17; 52 + 1 = 26. 4. Therefore, the 6th term will be 62 + 1 = 36 + 1 = 37