Find out the wrong term. 56, 72, 90, 110, 132, 150

Question

Find out the wrong term.

56, 72, 90, 110, 132, 150

A. 72

B. 90

C. 150

D. 110

Answer: C. 150

Solution:

The numbers are 7 x 8, 8 x 9, 9 x 10, 10 x 11, 11 x 12, 12 x 13.

So, 150 is wrong and must be replaced by (12 x 13) i.e. 156.

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