Multiple choice

In the following number series only one number is wrong. Find out the wrong number. 12, 13, 24, 75, 296, 1480

  1. 13

  2. 296

  3. 24

  4. 75

  5. 1480
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern is: ×1+1, ×2-2, ×3+3, ×4-4, ×5+5. Starting with 12: 12×1+1=13, 13×2-2=24, 24×3+3=75, 75×4-4=296, 296×5+5=1485. The given term 1480 is incorrect - it should be 1485.

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