Find the missing number in the series: 2, 10, 30, 68, 130, 222, ?

A350 ✓ Correct

B352

C194

D104

Correct answer: (A) 350

Explanation

The next value is 350, matching the pattern n^3 + n.

1^3 + 1 = 2 and 2^3 + 2 = 10.

3^3 + 3 = 30 and 4^3 + 4 = 68.

5^3 + 5 = 130 and 6^3 + 6 = 222.

7^3 + 7 = 343 + 7 = 350.

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