Multiple choice

Find the wrong term in the series given below. $36, 47, 38, 51, 44, 50, 54$

  1. $50$
  2. $51$
  3. $44$
  4. $36$
  5. $47$
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The series alternates between two interleaved sequences. First: 36, 38, 44, 54 (differences: +2, +6, +10 - increasing by 4). Second: 47, 51, 50 (differences: +4, -1). The term 50 breaks the expected pattern of increasing differences.