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Given series formed in definite pattern and next number follows the predecessor. 

1)

Find the next number in the series 2,3,5,8,12,17,23....


A) 30

B) 25

C) 28

D) 32

Answer:

Option A

Explanation:

Series with increasing difference. 
Difference between 2&3 is 1.
Between 3&5 is 2 and so on.
Between 17 and 23 is 6.
So, the next difference is 7 and the number is 23+7=30.