Multiple choice

Find the wrong number in the given series- 5, 10, 17, 26, 37, 46

  1. 5

  2. 26

  3. 17

  4. 46
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The series follows the pattern n² + 1: 2²+1=5, 3²+1=10, 4²+1=17, 5²+1=26, 6²+1=37. The next term should be 7²+1=50, but we have 46 instead. 46 breaks the pattern and doesn't fit (it's neither 50 nor 7²-1=48). Therefore, 46 is the wrong number.

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