Multiple choice

In each of the following number series a wrong number is given. Find out the wrong number. 144 72 24 6 1.2 0.3

  1. 72

  2. 24

  3. 6

  4. 1.2

  5. 0.3
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern is dividing by consecutive integers: 144÷2 = 72, 72÷3 = 24, 24÷4 = 6, 6÷5 = 1.2, 1.2÷6 = 0.2. But the series shows 0.3 instead of 0.2, so 0.3 is the wrong number that breaks this pattern.

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