Multiple choice

Find the wrong number in the given series 10, 6, 5, 9, 16, 41

  1. 9

  2. 10

  3. 6

  4. 41

  5. 5
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Explanation

The pattern is (previous - 4)²: (10-4)²=36, not 9. The pattern fails at 9. Checking from 6: (6-4)²=4, not 5. The series doesn't follow a clear mathematical pattern, making 9 the anomalous value.

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