If following pattern is considered 2 x (2 + 2) = 8, 3 x (3 + 2) = 15, 4 x (4 + 2) = 24, 5 x (5 + 2) = 35, . . . . . . . . . . . . ., then the value of 'a' in this pattern a x (a + 2) = 168 will be

If following pattern is considered 2 x (2 + 2) = 8, 3 x (3 + 2) = 15,

1.	If following pattern is considered 2 x (2 + 2) = 8, 3 x (3 + 2) = 15, 4 x (4 + 2) = 24, 5 x (5 + 2) = 35, . . . . . . . . . . . . ., then the value of 'a' in this pattern a x (a + 2) = 168 will be
A.	14
B.	12
C.	16
D.	18
Answer» C. 16