Multiple choice Which number is wrong in the given series? 4, 16, 40, 64, 100 4 16 40 100 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation 40 is the wrong number. The series follows the pattern of even squares: 2²=4, 4²=16, 6²=36, 8²=64, 10²=100. The number 40 breaks this pattern - it should be 36. All other numbers fit the square of consecutive even numbers.