Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Find out the wrong number in the given sequence of numbers: 5, 16, 6, 16, 7, 16, 9

  1. 9

  2. 7

  3. 6

  4. None of these
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pattern alternates between incrementing and constant: positions 1,3,5,7 are 5,6,7,? (should be 8 by incrementing), while positions 2,4,6 are all 16. Position 7 should be 8, not 9. 9 breaks the alternating pattern.

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