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Find the next number in the pattern: 1, 5, 14, 30, 55, __

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  • A91
  • B85
  • C80
  • D96

Step-by-Step Solution

Each term adds the next perfect square: 1, +4, +9, +16, +25, so the next term is 55 + 36 = 91 (the sum of the first six squares).
Answer: A) 91

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