What is the next number in the pattern?
2, 4, 7, 11, 16, __

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• A 18
• B 20
• C 22
• D 21

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Answer: C. 22

Explanation: The gap between numbers keeps increasing by 1.
2 (+2) = 4
4 (+3) = 7
7 (+4) = 11
11 (+5) = 16
16 (+6) = 22

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