Correct option is B
Given Series: 5, 12, 54, 306, ?
12 - 5 = 7
54 - 12 = 42
Notice that 42 = 7 × 6.
306 - 54 = 252
Notice that 252 = 42 × 6.
Following this pattern, the next difference should be:
252 × 6 = 1512
Now, let's add this difference to the last number:
306 + 1512 = 1818
The correct number is (b) 1818.