Select the option that will fill in the blank and complete the given series.

13, 17, 25, 37, 53, __________

Given: 13, 17, 25, 37, 53, ?

Logic:  The differences between consecutive terms is increasing by 4 each time.

17 - 13 = 4

25 - 17 = 8

37 - 25 = 12

53 - 37 = 16

The differences are: 4, 8, 12, 16.

This pattern is increasing by 4 each time.

The next difference should be 16 + 4 = 20.

53 + 20 = 73

Thus, the next term in the series is 73.

Thus, the correct answer is (c) 73.