Multiple choice

In the following number series find the wrong term. 5, 8, 16, 26, 50, 98, 194

  1. 8

  2. 98

  3. 194

  4. 50

  5. 16
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern is ×2 - 2: 5×2-2=8, 8×2-0=16 (should be 8×2-2=14), 16×2-6=26, 26×2-2=50, 50×2-2=98, 98×2-2=194. The term 16 breaks the pattern. Following ×2-2: 5→8→14→26→50→98→194. The series should have 14 instead of 16. So 16 is the wrong term.

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