Which number comes next in 2, 2, 4, 12, 48, ?

Explanation

1. 01

   Ratios: $2 \div 2 = 1$, $4 \div 2 = 2$, $12 \div 4 = 3$, $48 \div 12 = 4$.

2. 02

   The multiplier rises by 1 each step, so the next is $48 \times 5 = 240$.