Daily Math Puzzle: 2026-05-26
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2026-05-26
During a deep‑space survey, the probe records a numeric code at each waypoint it passes. The codes observed so far are: Waypoint 1 → 2, Waypoint 2 → 6, Waypoint 3 → 12, Waypoint 4 → 20, Waypoint 5 → 30. Assuming the same rule continues, what code will the probe record at Waypoint 6?
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Solution
42 — The numbers follow the pattern n × (n + 1), where n is the waypoint number.
- Waypoint 1: 1 × 2 = 2
- Waypoint 2: 2 × 3 = 6
- Waypoint 3: 3 × 4 = 12
- Waypoint 4: 4 × 5 = 20
- Waypoint 5: 5 × 6 = 30
For Waypoint 6, compute 6 × 7 = 42. Hence the correct choice is the third option (index 2).
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