Multiple choice

Directions: Find the wrong term in the number series given below. 15, 184, 63, 144, 96, 120

  1. 184

  2. 63

  3. 96

  4. 144

  5. 120
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Series: 15, 184, 63, 144, 96, 120. Differences: +169, -121, +81, -48, +24. This doesn't look right. Let's check alternate: 15, 63, 96 (diffs 48, 33). 184, 144, 120 (diffs -40, -24). The pattern is 15(+48)=63, 63(+33)=96. 184(-40)=144, 144(-24)=120. The 96 seems out of place if the pattern is 48, 32, 16? 15+48=63, 63+32=95. 184-40=144, 144-24=120. 96 is likely the wrong term.

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