Multiple choice

Directions: In the question below, a number series is given in which one number is wrong. Find out the wrong number. 3, 7, 16, 32, 56, 93, 142

  1. 56

  2. 16

  3. 32

  4. 7

  5. None of these
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Explanation

Series: 3, 7, 16, 32, 56, 93, 142. Differences: 4, 9, 16, 24, 37, 49. The differences should be squares (2^2, 3^2, 4^2, 5^2, 6^2, 7^2). 24 and 37 are incorrect; 56 should be 57 to make the differences 25 and 36.

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