Find the Odd One Out:- 42,56,72,90,110,132,150
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110
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90
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150
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132
The series follows the pattern n(n+1): 6x7=42, 7x8=56, 8x9=72, 9x10=90, 10x11=110, 11x12=132. The next should be 12x13=156. Therefore, 150 is the odd one out because it does not fit the n^2 + n pattern established by the other numbers.
To find the odd one out in the given sequence, let's analyze the numbers:
42, 56, 72, 90, 110, 132, 150
Looking closely, we can observe that all the numbers in the sequence are increasing. However, one number does not follow this pattern.
Let's check each option:
A. 110 - This number follows the increasing pattern and does not stand out.
B. 90 - This number also follows the increasing pattern and does not stand out.
C. 150 - This number breaks the increasing pattern. The previous numbers increase by a difference of 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, and 24, respectively. However, the difference between 132 and 150 is 18, which is not consistent with the pattern. Therefore, the number 150 is the odd one out.
D. 132 - This number follows the increasing pattern and does not stand out.
Therefore, the correct answer is C) 150.