Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

2,6,12,20,?

  1. 26

  2. 30

  3. 32

  4. 28

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern is n² + n: 1²+1=2, 2²+2=6, 3²+3=12, 4²+4=20. Next is 5²+5=30. Option A (28) would be 27+1, which doesn't fit this pattern.