Asked in MDCAT Test Series 3 — Rotational and Circular Motion

Find the missing series2, 6, 12, 20, 30, 42, 56, ?

Correct answer: C. 72

  • A. 61
  • B. 64
  • C. 72
  • D. 70
  • E. None of these

Explanation

The sequence is generated by multiplying pairs of consecutive integers: 1*2 = 2, 2*3 = 6, 3*4 = 12, 4*5 = 20, 5*6 = 30, 6*7 = 42, 7*8 = 56. The next step is 8*9 = 72, making 72 the correct answer. Options 61, 64, and 70 do not fit this pattern and are therefore incorrect.

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