2, 6, 12, 20, 30, 42, 56, (....)

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2, 6, 12, 20, 30, 42, 56, (....) Answer: 72

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.

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This question is part of 📏 Arithmetic Aptitude within the broader 🧠 Aptitude Mastery subject and appears in the DemoPaper-Pakistan preparation collection. Reviewing the answer together with nearby questions helps reinforce the underlying concept and identify how it may appear in competitive exams.