Multiple choice

Directions: Find out the wrong number in the given series. 582, 605, 588, 611, 634, 617, 600

  1. 634

  2. 611

  3. 605

  4. 600
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern is +23, -17, +23, +23... The sequence is 582, 605 (+23), 588 (-17), 611 (+23), 634 (+23). The term 634 breaks the alternating pattern.

AI explanation

The sequence follows a pattern of adding 23, subtracting 17, adding 23, subtracting 17, and repeating. Adding 23 to 611 yields 634 instead of the expected result of 628 if the subtraction had occurred first. The pattern dictates subtracting 17 from 611 to get 594, adding 23 to get 617, and subtracting 17 to get 600, which makes 634 the wrong number.

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