Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

2,6,12,?,30

  1. 12

  2. 24

  3. 18

  4. 20

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The sequence follows the pattern n^2 + n: 1^2+1=2, 2^2+2=6, 3^2+3=12, 4^2+4=20, 5^2+5=30. Alternatively, the differences are +4, +6, +8, +10. Both methods lead to 20.