Multiple choice

Find out the wrong number in the given series. 8, 17, 24, 35, 48

  1. 17

  2. 24

  3. 35

  4. 8
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern is n^2 - 1 for consecutive n: 8=3^2-1, 24=5^2-1, 35=6^2-1, 48=7^2-1. But 17=4^2+1 breaks the pattern. The series should be 8, 16, 24, 35, 48 (using n^2-1 throughout).

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