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Find the next number: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, …Read the answer and worked solution →

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Find the next number: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, …

  1. 36
  2. 40
  3. 42
  4. 44
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Correct answer: C. 42

1. Differences: 4, 6, 8, 10, … increase by 2 each time. 2. Next difference = 12. Add: 30 + 12 = 42. 3. Therefore 42. _Source: KMAT Karnataka 2022 PYQ Q.63_

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