Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

2,6,12,20,?

  1. 30

  2. 32

  3. 34

  4. 36

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A 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. The next term is 5^2+5=30. Alternatively, the differences are 4, 6, 8, so the next difference is 10.