If following pattern is considered 2 x (2 - 1) = 2, 3 x (3 - 1) = 6, 4 x (4 - 1) = 12, 5 x (5 - 1) = 20, . . . . . . . . . . . . ., then the value of 'b' in b x (b - 1) = 182 is

• A. 11
• B. 13
• C. 14
• D. 12