In the table shown, the formula relating x and y is:
x
1
2
3
4
5
y
3
7
13
21
31
A
y=4x−1
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B
y=x3−x2+x+2
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C
y=x2+x+1
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D
y=(x2+x+1)(x−1)
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E
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is Dy=x2+x+1 (C) is shown to be the correct choice by direct check. Note: The fact the y-differences are 4,6,8 and 10 can be used to eliminate (a) and (b) immediately.