Question : Directions: In the following question, a series is given with one number missing. Choose the correct alternative from the ones given that will complete the series.
6, 12, 20, 30, 42, ?

Option 1: 53

Option 2: 52

Option 3: 56

Option 4: 50


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: 56


Solution : Given:
6, 12, 20, 30, 42, ?

Add consecutive even numbers (starting from 6) to each term to get the next term.
6 + 6 = 12; 12 + 8 = 20; 20 + 10 = 30; 30 + 12 = 42; 42 + 14 = 56

So, 56 is the missing term. Hence, the third option is correct.

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