Aptitude - Odd Man Out and Series - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Odd Man Out and Series - Missing No. (Q.No. 8)
Directions to Solve
Insert the missing number.

8.
2, 6, 12, 20, 30, 42, 56, (....)
61
64
72
70
Answer: Option
Explanation:

The pattern is 1 x 2, 2 x 3, 3 x 4, 4 x 5, 5 x 6, 6 x 7, 7 x 8.

So, the next number is 8 x 9 = 72.

Discussion:
12 comments Page 2 of 2.

Pratik said:   8 years ago
The difference between successive numbers,
6-2=4.
12-6=6.
20-12=8.
30-20=10.
42-30=12.
56-42=14.
x-56=16.
so, x=72.

Sourabh Singhal said:   7 years ago
2 * 1
2 * 3
2 * 6
2 * 10
2 * 15
2 * 21
2 * 28
2 * 36 = 72.


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