Multiple choice

Find the term which does not fit into the series: 2, 5, 14, 41, 122, 366

  1. 41

  2. 366

  3. 5

  4. 122
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The series follows the rule: multiply by 3 and add 2. 2 × 3 + 2 = 8 (not 5), 5 × 3 + 2 = 17 (not 14). However, 14 × 3 + 2 = 44 (not 41). The pattern is inconsistent. If the rule is ×3+2, then 122 × 3 + 2 = 368, not 366. Given 366 as option B and the question asks for the term that doesn't fit, 366 may be the anomalous term.

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