Find the missing number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?

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• A 40
• B 42
• C 44
• D 46

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Answer: B. 42

The differences are 4, 6, 8, 10, increasing by 2. The next difference is 12, so 30 + 12 = 42.

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