Find the 5th term of the sequence 2,5,10,17....?

MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2021

Find the 5th term of the sequence 2,5,10,17....?

  • A. 22
  • B. 24
  • C. 36
  • D. 26

Correct Answer: D. 26

Explanation

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



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