Multiple choice

Find the wrong number in the series given below. 7 16 27 40 46

  1. 7

  2. 16

  3. 27

  4. 40

  5. 46
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Check the pattern: 7 to 16 (+9), 16 to 27 (+11), 27 to 40 (+13), 40 to 46 (+6). The pattern of odd numbers 9, 11, 13 should continue with +15, giving 55, not 46. Therefore 46 is the wrong number that breaks the pattern.

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