Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

6,12,30,56, ? ,182

  1. 144

  2. 122

  3. 158

  4. 132

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The sequence follows the pattern n^2 + n for consecutive integers: 2^2+2=6, 3^2+3=12, 5^2+5=30, 7^2+7=56. These are primes. The next prime is 11: 11^2+11=132. The final check is 13^2+13=182.