Multiple choice

Directions: Find the wrong term in the series. 3, 4, 12, 48, 586.

  1. 4

  2. 12

  3. 48

  4. 586
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AI explanation

The series follows a pattern where each term is multiplied by consecutive integers to get the next term. The pattern is 3 times 1 equals 3, 4 times 3 equals 12, and 12 times 4 equals 48. Multiplying 48 by 5 should give 240, but the series incorrectly lists 586. The wrong term in the series is 586.

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