Question

Find the missing number in the following series :
2, 6, 14, 26

• A. 50
• B. 59
• C. 42
• D. 38

Answer 1

The correct option is C 42

THe series is $2,6,14,26$

The difference of $2,6$ is $4$

The difference of $6,14$ is $8$

The difference of $14,26$ is $12$

So the next difference should be $16$

So $26+16=42$