Multiple choice

In the following number series only one number is wrong. Find out the wrong number. 236 1534 8437.5 37966.5 132882.75

  1. 236

  2. 1534

  3. 8437.5

  4. 37966.5

  5. 132882.75
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern is multiply by decreasing multipliers: ×6.5, ×5.5, ×4.5, ×3.5. Checking: 236×6.5=1534 ✓, 1534×5.5=8437 (but given 8437.5), 8437×4.5=37966.5 ✓, 37966.5×3.5=132882.75 ✓. The term 8437.5 breaks the pattern—it should be 8437.

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