Question

Figure out this number pattern:
1,5,14,30,55

Answer 1

5 - 1 = 4 = 2^2

14 - 5 = 9 = 3^2

30 - 14 = 16 = 4^2

55 - 30 = 25 = 5^2

Start with 1, then add 2^2, 3^3, 4^2, 5^2, 6^2, etc.