Multiple choice

In the following number series, a wrong number is given. Find out the wrong number. 16 , 8 , 32 , 4 , 64 , 3

  1. 3

  2. 8

  3. 64

  4. 4

  5. 32
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Explanation

Pattern: alternate division and multiplication with powers of 2 (÷2, ×4, ÷8, ×16, ÷32). Verifying: 16÷2=8, 8×4=32, 32÷8=4, 4×16=64, 64÷32=2 (not 3). So 3 is wrong; it should be 2. The operation powers double each time: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32.

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