Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

These numbers follow a pattern. 2, 7, 13, 20, 28. What comes next?

  1. 30

  2. 36

  3. 37

  4. 42

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The differences between consecutive terms are 5, 6, 7, and 8. The pattern increases by 1 each time, so the next difference is 9. Adding 9 to 28 gives 37.