Find the next number in the sequence: 2, 12, 30, 56, 90, ( ? )

Find the next number in the sequence: 2, 12, 30, 56, 90, ( ? )

Explanation

The differences between numbers are increasing by 8:

  • 12 − 2 = 10

  • 30 − 12 = 18

  • 56 − 30 = 26

  • 90 − 56 = 34

  • Next difference: 34 + 8 = 42

  • 90 + 42 = 132