Select the number that will come next in the following series. 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
निम्नलिखित श्रृंखला में अगली आने वाली संख्या का चयन कीजिए। 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
Answer और ExplanationAnswer and explanation
Answer: (B) 42
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Consecutive terms के बीच के differences +4, +6, +8, +10, +12 हैं, जो हर बार 2 से बढ़ते हैं।
2
अगला difference +12 जोड़ने पर 30 + 12 = 42 आता है, जो option (b) है।
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उत्तर (b) 42 है।
1
The differences between consecutive terms are +4, +6, +8, +10 and +12, increasing by 2 each time.
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Adding the next difference gives 30 + 12 = 42, which is option (b).
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The answer is (b) 42.
Source: SSC Selection Post (10th) · 25 Sep 2026 · Shift 3। Solution: Prashant Sir, Kavach।Source: SSC Selection Post (10th) · 25 Sep 2026 · Shift 3. Solution by Prashant Sir, from Kavach.