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Which is the correct nth term for the sequence (5, 8, 13, 20, ...)?

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Correct answer: n² + 4

The sequence follows a quadratic position pattern rather than a constant-difference pattern. Expressing the terms by their positions gives 5 = 1² + 4, 8 = 2² + 4, 13 = 3² + 4, and 20 = 4² + 4. Hence the nth term is aₙ = n² + 4, which is option A. Substitution verifies the rule for every displayed term: n = 1 gives 5, n = 2 gives 8, n = 3 gives 13, and n = 4 gives 20. The first differences are 3, 5, and 7, confirming that a simple arithmetic rule is not suitable. Option B is linear and gives 5, 7, 9, 11; option C gives 3, 8, 15, 24; option D gives 5 initially but then grows by 3. Only option A matches all terms.

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SequencesProgressionsNth-TermQuadratic-PatternNth TermSequences And ProgressionsMathematicsClass 9 Mcq

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