Multiple choice

Find the wrong number in the following number series? 4, 14, 59, 297, 1799, 12599

  1. 297

  2. 1799

  3. 59

  4. 14

  5. 12599

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pattern: 4×1+10=14, 14×4+3=59, 59×5+2=297, 297×6+1=1793 (not 1799), 1793×7+0=12551. 297 fits the pattern but 1799 should be 1793. Alternatively, 297 is correct per pattern.