Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

2, 6, 42, ?

  1. 1760

  2. 1806

  3. 1204

  4. 1902

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern is: n² - n = next term. 2²-2=2, 6²-6=30, but that's not 42. Actually: 2×3=6, 6×7=42, 42×43=1806. Each term is multiplied by (term+1). 2×3=6, 6×7=42, 42×43=1806. Option B is correct.