Multiple choice

In the below series find which term is wrong. 480 , 961 , 2887 , 14444 , 101112

  1. 14444

  2. 101112

  3. 960

  4. 480

  5. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern is: 480 * 2 + 1 = 961; 961 * 3 + 4 = 2887; 2887 * 5 + 9 = 14444; 14444 * 7 + 16 = 101124. The term 101112 is incorrect because the sequence follows adding the square of consecutive odd numbers (1^2, 2^2, 3^2, 4^2).

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