Multiple choice

In the following number series, a wrong number is given. Identify the wrong number that does not follow the given pattern. 3 10 33 111 349 1072 3252

  1. 33

  2. 111

  3. 349

  4. 1072

  5. 10
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pattern: ×3+1, ×3+3, ×3+5, ×3+7, ×3+9, ×3+11 (multiplier increases by 2). Starting with 3: 3×3+1=10, 10×3+3=33 (WRONG, should be 33 but pattern might vary), 33×3+5=104, 104×3+7=319, 319×3+9=966, 966×3+11=2909. The number 33 doesn't fit if the pattern continues consistently. Alternatively: 10-3=7, 111-10=101 (not consistent).

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