JAMB UTMEMathematics

Find the next term: 2, 6, 12, 20, ___

A28
B30CORRECT
C32
D36
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Differences: 4, 6, 8, then 10. So 20 + 10 = 30. Pattern: n(n+1).
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