Find the missing term in the following series.

1)

2, 5, 9, ?,20, 27


A) 14

B) 16

C) 18

D) 24

Answer:

Option A

Explanation:

The pattern is + 3, + 4, + 5, + 6, ..... So, missing term = 9 + 5 = 14

Hence the answer is (a).