Multiple choice

Find out the wrong number in number series given below. 1 2 5 14 41 124

  1. 2

  2. 5

  3. 14

  4. 41

  5. 124
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The series follows the pattern: ×1+1, ×2+1, ×3+2, ×4+3, ×5+4... Starting from 1: 1×1+1=2, 2×2+1=5, 5×3+2=17, not 14. The given number 14 breaks the pattern. The correct sequence should be 1, 2, 5, 17, 54, 163... The multipliers increase by 1 (1,2,3,4,5) and the addends increase slowly. Option E (124) is correct as the wrong number.

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