In each of these questions a number series is given. In each series only one number is wrong. Find out the wrong number.
188, 177, 199, 166, 210, 150, 221
Correct Answer :
150
Solution :
The correct option is 150.
Let's analyze the pattern of the given number series by examining the differences between consecutive terms:
Starting with 188:
Notice the alternating operations with increasing multiples of 11 (, , , , ...).
Following this established pattern, the next operation should subtract 55 from 210:
However, the given series has 150 instead of 155.
Let's verify the final term using 155 with the next term in the pattern ():
This matches the last term in the series (221).
Therefore, the wrong number in the series is 150 (it should be 155).
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