Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

2, 4, 12, 48, ?, 1440

2, 4, 12, 48, ?, 1440

Logic: This sequence follows a pattern in which each term is multiplied by an increasing integer:

2×2=4

4×3=12

12×4=48

240×6=1440

The missing term is 240.

Thus, correct option is (b).