Multiple choice

In the following number series a term is wrong. Find the wrong term. 191 96 145.5 366.25 1285.375 7588.6875

  1. 366.25

  2. 145.5

  3. 1285.375

  4. 7588.6875

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Pattern: ÷2+0.5, ×1.5+1.5, ×2.5+2.5, ×3.5+3.5, ×4.5+4.5. 191/2+0.5=96, 96×1.5+1.5=145.5, 145.5×2.5+2.5=366.25, 366.25×3.5+3.5=1285.375. 1285.375×4.5+4.5=5788.6875 (not 7588.6875). The term 7588.6875 is incorrect.

Keep practicing — related questions