Question

Select the number that will come next in the following series.

2, 6, 12, 20, 30, 42, ?

1. 64
2. 56
3. 54
4. 48

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 56

The pattern of given series is:-

2 + 4 = 6,

6 + 6 = 12,

12 + 8 = 20,

20 + 10 = 30,

30 + 12 = 42,

Similar,

42 + 14 = 56.

Hence, the correct answer is "56".