Multiple choice

Which one number is wrong in the given series? $5, 10, 17, 24, 37$

  1. 10

  2. 17

  3. 24

  4. 37
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The series is 5, 10, 17, 24, 37. Differences are 5, 7, 7, 13. The pattern should be consecutive odd numbers (5, 7, 9, 11). 5+5=10, 10+7=17, 17+9=26, 26+11=37. Thus, 24 is the wrong number.

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