Multiple choice

Find out the wrong term in the given series. 4, 9, 14, 18, 24, 29

  1. 9

  2. 14

  3. 18

  4. 24

  5. 29
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Check the pattern: 4 to 9 is +5, 9 to 14 is +5, 14 to 18 is +4 (wrong!), 18 to 24 is +6, 24 to 29 is +5. The pattern should be adding 5 each time. The term 18 breaks this pattern because 14 + 5 = 19, not 18. If 18 were replaced with 19, the series would be consistent: 4, 9, 14, 19, 24, 29. Option C (18) is indeed the wrong term.

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