Multiple choice

Directions: Find the wrong term in the following series. 5, 6, 14, 45, 184, 924, 5556

  1. 6

  2. 45

  3. 184

  4. 924

  5. 5556
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Explanation

Pattern: 5*1+1=6, 6*2+2=14, 14*3+3=45, 45*4+4=184, 184*5+5=925. The term 924 is wrong; it should be 925.

AI explanation

The series follows a pattern where each number is multiplied by an increasing integer and then a decreasing odd number is subtracted. The logic is 5 times 1 plus 1 equals 6, 6 times 2 plus 2 equals 14, 14 times 3 plus 3 equals 45, and 45 times 4 plus 4 equals 184. Continuing this pattern, 184 times 5 plus 5 equals 925, but the series incorrectly lists 924, making it the wrong term.

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