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A sequence of numbers is provided below. In the given progression, only one of the values is incorrect. Identify the number that does not fit the pattern.

12600, 1800, 300, 60, 15, 7.5, 2.5

Options

A

7.5

B

1800

C

12600

D

300

E

60

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Correct Answer :

Option A

7.5

Solution :

The correct option is 7.5.

To identify the wrong number in the sequence, let us analyze the pattern or relationship between consecutive terms from left to right:

12600÷7=1800

1800÷6=300

300÷5=60

60÷4=15

Following this pattern, each step divides the previous number by a divisor that decreases by 1 each time (7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, ...).

Therefore, the next operation after 15 should be division by 3:

15÷3=5

If we replace 7.5 with 5, the next term following division by 2 would be:

5÷2=2.5

This matches the final term in the given sequence. Thus, the incorrect number in the sequence is 7.5 (it should be 5).

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