alleryOne entry is hidden in 2, ?, 12, 20, 30. What is the hidden number?
A6
B8
C4
D10
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 6
Terms follow n x (n + 1): 1x2, 2x3, 3x4, 4x5, 5x6, so the second term is 6.
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