Find the next number: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26,...? - Series (Numeric and Alphanumeric) (Reasoning) Solved Question

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Find the next number: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ...?

TopicSeries (Numeric and Alphanumeric)

Question Typemultiple choice

Difficultymedium

Marking+1 / −0.25

Test Duration30 min

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Difference between terms increases by 2: 3,5,7,9. Next is 11, so 26+11=37.

Final Answer: Option C - 37