Multiple choice

Find the wrong number in the following series. (1, -3, -4, 1, 18, 60)

  1. $60$
  2. $-3$
  3. $18$
  4. $-4$
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern is: multiply position by increasing integers starting from 2, then subtract position number. Position 1: 1×2-1=1. Position 2: -3×3-2=-11 (but we have -3). Position 3: -4×4-3=-19 (but we have -4). Position 4: 1×5-4=1. Position 5: -4×6-5=-29 (but we have 18). Position 6: 18×7-6=120 (but we have 60). The last term should be 120, not 60.