Which number comes next in the sequence: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, 42?
Q1. Which number comes next in the sequence: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, 42?
Answer: 56
Explanation: The pattern is obtained by adding 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, ... to the previous term, so next difference should be 14, making the next number 42 + 14 = 56.