Multiple choice

Find out the wrong number in the following number series. $12.35, 37.05, 111.15, 333.45, 1002.35$

  1. $12.35$
  2. $37.05$
  3. $1002.35$
  4. $333.45$
  5. $111.15$
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern multiplies each term by 3: 12.35×3=37.05, 37.05×3=111.15, 111.15×3=333.45, 333.45×3=1000.35. The last term should be 1000.35, not 1002.35. The slight difference (1002.35 vs 1000.35) indicates 1002.35 is the wrong number.