Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

2,6,12,20,?

  1. 26

  2. 30

  3. 32

  4. 50

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern is adding consecutive even numbers: 2+4=6, 6+6=12, 12+8=20, 20+10=30. Alternatively, it's n×(n+1) where n starts at 1: 1×2=2, 2×3=6, 3×4=12, 4×5=20, 5×6=30.