Find the 5th term of the sequence 2,5,10,17....?
A
22
B
24
C
36
D
26
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
Simply add odd number starting from '3' to the next number
2
2 + 3 = 5
5 + 5 = 10
10 + 7 = 17
17 + 9 = 26
The fifth term = 26
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #61141)