Multiple choice

Find the wrong number in the given series. 3, 6, 11, 16, 27, 38

  1. 6

  2. 38

  3. 16

  4. 27
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The series follows the pattern: +3, +5, +3, +5, ... Starting from 3: 3+3=6, 6+5=11, 11+3=14 (but 16 is given), 14+5=19, 19+3=22 (but 27 is given), 22+5=27 (but 38 is given). The correct series should be 3, 6, 11, 14, 19, 22. Multiple numbers are wrong, but 16 is the first deviation from the pattern.

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