Multiple choice

Find the wrong number in the following number series. 465, 633, 775, 897, 993, 1065, 1113

  1. 465

  2. 633

  3. 993

  4. 775

  5. 1113
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Explanation

Find the pattern in the number series 465, 633, 775, 897, 993, 1065, 1113. Calculate differences: 168, 142, 122, 96, 72, 48. Then second differences: -26, -20, -26, -24, -24. The pattern breaks at 775. The series should follow: starting from 465, add decreasing differences that follow a pattern. Checking: if 775 were correct, the pattern would be inconsistent. The correct number should be approximately 773 or another value that maintains the pattern.

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