Multiple choice

In the following number series, a wrong number is given. Find out that wrong number. 3 8 10 36 140 709

  1. 8

  2. 10

  3. 36

  4. 140

  5. 709
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern involves squares: 3² - 1 = 8, 3² + 1 = 10, 6² = 36, 12² - 4 = 140, 24² - 9 = 567. The term 709 breaks the pattern. However, based on the answer key, 36 is identified as the wrong number, suggesting a different pattern interpretation.

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