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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

Options

A

188

B

221

C

150

D

199

E

210

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Correct Answer :

Option C

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:

188-11=177

177+22=199

199-33=166

166+44=210


Notice the alternating operations with increasing multiples of 11 (-11, +22, -33, +44, ...).


Following this established pattern, the next operation should subtract 55 from 210:

210-55=155


However, the given series has 150 instead of 155.


Let's verify the final term using 155 with the next term in the pattern (+66):

155+66=221


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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