Series Completion - Verbal and Reasoning

Directions to SolveChoose the correct alternative that will continue the same pattern and replace the question mark in the given series.
Q1:

2, 5, 9, ?, 20, 27

A 14

B 16

C 18

D 24

ANS:A - 14

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