Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, a number series is given which has a wrong term. Find the wrong term. 250, 240, 230, 260, 200, 280, 190

  1. 190

  2. 200

  3. 230

  4. 240

  5. 250
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Explanation

Series: 250, 240, 230, 260, 200, 280, 190. Pattern: -10, -10, +30, -60, +80, -90. This is not a standard arithmetic series. If we look at alternating terms: 250, 230, 200, 190 (diff -20, -30, -10) and 240, 260, 280 (diff +20, +20). The term 200 breaks the pattern.

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