Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Find the odd one in the following series. 0,3,8,15,23,35,48,...

  1. 35

  2. 23

  3. 0

  4. 48
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern is n²-1 for n=1,2,3,4,5,6,7: 0, 3, 8, 15, 24, 35, 48. The term 23 breaks this pattern - it should be 24. All other terms follow the n²-1 rule perfectly.

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