Multiple choice

Find the wrong term in the given series. 5, 10, 17, 26, 37, 51

  1. 17

  2. 26

  3. 10

  4. 51

  5. 37
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Analyze the series pattern: 5+0=5, 5+5=10, 10+7=17, 17+9=26, 26+11=37. The differences are 0, 5, 7, 9, 11 - consecutive odd numbers starting from 5. Continuing the pattern, the next difference should be 13, so 37+13=50, not 51. Therefore 51 is the wrong term.

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