Multiple choice

In the following number series only one number is wrong. Find out the wrong number. 48, 96, 144, 180, 72, 0

  1. 96

  2. 180

  3. 0

  4. 72

  5. 144
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern appears to be: 48×2=96, 96+48=144, 144-72=72 (not 180), 72-72=0. Or: 48, 96 (×2), 144 (×1.5), then should continue with decreasing multipliers. 180 doesn't fit a clear pattern. A possible pattern is: 48, 96(×2), 144(×1.5), 216(×1.5), 324(×1.5)... but 180 breaks this. 180 is identified as the wrong number.

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