Multiple choice

In each of the following number series, one of the numbers is wrong. Find it out. 68, 70, 73, 78, 82, 88

  1. 70

  2. 68

  3. 82

  4. 78

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The series follows an increasing addition pattern: +2, +3, +5, +4, +6. Starting from 68: 68+2=70, 70+3=73, 73+5=78, 78+4=82, 82+6=88. The number 78 should be checked. Actually, the pattern might be +2, +3, +5, +4, +6 where the additions themselves follow a pattern. If we expect +2, +3, +4, +5, +6, then 78 breaks it (we have +5 instead of +4).