Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

1 2 6 42 1806 ...

  1. 3263442

  2. 2589741

  3. 4547894

  4. 2547896

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern is x_{n+1} = x_n * (x_n + 1). 1*(1+1)=2; 2*(2+1)=6; 6*(6+1)=42; 42*(42+1)=1806. The next number is 1806 * 1807 = 3,263,442. The other options are random large numbers that do not fit the recursive growth pattern.