Multiple choice

Directions: In the given numbers series, one number is wrong. Find the incorrect number. 2, 6, 17, 54, 162

  1. 2

  2. 6

  3. 17

  4. 54
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AI explanation

Each term in the series is multiplied by 3 to generate the following term. Two multiplied by 3 equals 6, but 6 multiplied by 3 gives 18, not 17. Therefore, 17 is the incorrect number in this sequence.

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