The rule being used is multiplying by the current term number and then subtracting 1.
For example:
1 * 1 = 1 - 1 = 0 + 1 = 1
2 * 2 = 4 - 1 = 3 + 2 = 5
5 * 3 = 15 - 1 = 14 + 3 = 17
14 * 4 = 56 - 1 = 55 + 4 = 59
41 * 5 = 205 - 1 = 204 + 5 = 209
Following this pattern, the next number in the sequence would be: 41 * 6 = 246 - 1 = 245 + 6 = 251.
Look at the list of numbers below.
1, 2, 5, 14, 41,
Which rule can be used to find the next number in the pattern?
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