Can you deduce the pattern and find the next number in the series?
2,6, 12, 20, 30, __?  Select the correct option:
A) 41  B) 45  C) 56  D) 49  E) 42
Solution:   42   42xplanation:   2=1*1+1   6=2*2+2   12=3*3+3   20=4*4+4   30=5*5+5   Thus the next number will be    6*6+6= 
<gadget id="calculator"> 6*6+6</gadget>
<output>42</output>
42   Answer 42
<result>E</result>
Can you deduce the pattern and find the next number in the series?
2,6, 12, 20, 30, __?