Find the next number in the series: 2, 3, 5, 8, 12, ?
- A. 16
- B. 18
- C. 17 ✓
- D. 15
Correct answer
C. 17
Explanation
The difference between consecutive terms increases by 1 each time (1,2,3,4), so the next difference is 5, giving 12 + 5 = 17.
C. 17
The difference between consecutive terms increases by 1 each time (1,2,3,4), so the next difference is 5, giving 12 + 5 = 17.