Multiple choice

Find the next term in the series. 20, 22, 26, 34, 41, ?

  1. 49

  2. 54

  3. 46

  4. 53

  5. 51
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Explanation

The pattern uses the sum of digits added to each term: 20 + (2+0) = 22, 22 + (2+2) = 26, 26 + (2+6) = 34, 34 + (3+4) = 41. Continuing: 41 + (4+1) = 46. Each term increases by the sum of its own digits.

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