2, 6, 12, 20, 30, 42, 56, (.....) · ABC26GN5496

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Odd Man Out and Series

2, 6, 12, 20, 30, 42, 56, (.....)

(a)60

(b)64

(c)72

(d)70

Answer

Answer (as printed): C

Explanation

The pattern is 1 × 2, 2 × 3, 3 × 4, 4 × 5, 5 × 6, 6 × 7, 7 × 8. So, the next number is 8 × 9 = 72.

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.

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