2 5 8 35 | What is the next number in the sequence 2 5 8 35 ?

Find the next number that fits the pattern:

2, 5, 8, 35, ?

272

Explanation:

s(n) = s(n-2)*[s(n-1)-1]
8 = 2 * (5-1) = 2 * 4
35 = 5 * (8-1) = 5*7
272 = 8 * (35-1) = 8*34

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