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Find out the wrong number in the given sequence of numbers: 582, 605, 588, 611, 634, 617, 600

  1. 634

  2. 611

  3. 605

  4. 600
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern alternates between adding and subtracting 23. Starting at 582: 582+23=605, 605-17=588, 588+23=611, 611-17=594 (not 634). The correct sequence should continue 594+23=617, 617-17=600. So 634 breaks the pattern - it should be 594. The pattern is: +23, -17, +23, -17, +23, -17.

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