Q. Find out the wrong term: 3, 2, 8, 9, 13, 22, 18, 32, 23, 42
✅ Correct Answer: (B)
9
Explanation: The given sequence is a combination of two series:
I: 3, 8, 13, 18, 23 and
II: 2, 9, 22, 32, 42
The pattern in I: is + 5, and the pattern in II: is + 10
So, in II, 9 is wrong and must be replaced by (2 + 10) i.e., 12.
Explanation by: Madan
The given sequence is a combination of two series:
I: 3, 8, 13, 18, 23 and
II: 2, 9, 22, 32, 42
The pattern in I: is + 5, and the pattern in II: is + 10
So, in II, 9 is wrong and must be replaced by (2 + 10) i.e., 12.
I: 3, 8, 13, 18, 23 and
II: 2, 9, 22, 32, 42
The pattern in I: is + 5, and the pattern in II: is + 10
So, in II, 9 is wrong and must be replaced by (2 + 10) i.e., 12.