Find the odd man out from the series.
2, 6, 12, 20, 30, 44, 56, 72, 90, 110
- A110
- B72
- C56
- D44
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let's check the differences between successive terms of the series:
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* (Discrepancy here)
The differences should form a continuous sequence of even numbers:
If we add to , we get instead of .
Let's verify with :
* (Matches next term)
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Thus, is the wrong number in the series.
*
*
*
*
* (Discrepancy here)
The differences should form a continuous sequence of even numbers:
If we add to , we get instead of .
Let's verify with :
* (Matches next term)
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*
*
Thus, is the wrong number in the series.