Find out the wrong number in the series:3, 8, 15, 24, 34, 48, 63
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The difference between consecutive terms of the given series are respectively 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13. Clearly, 34 is a wrong number and must be replaced by (24 + 11) i.e. 35.
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