Given the rationale, provide a reasonable question and answer. Step-by-step reasoning process: 12
12 4 + 2 = 50
50 4 + 2 = 202
202 4 + 2 = 810
810 4 + 2 = 3242
3242 4 + 2 = 12970
The question and answer:
What number comes next in the following number series? 12, 50, 202, 810, 3242, _____
Options:
(A) 12400
(B) 12800
(C) 12970
(D) 13015
(E) 16000
The answer is (C)