Aptitude - Odd Man Out and Series - Discussion

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Odd Man Out and Series

Directions to Solve

Find out the wrong number in the series.

7, 8, 18, 57, 228, 1165, 6996

228

1165

Answer: Option

Explanation:

Let the given numbers be A, B, C, D, E, F, G.

Then, A, A x 1 + 1, B x 2 + 2, C x 3 + 3, D x 4 + 4, E x 5 + 5, F x 6 + 6 are the required numbers.

Clearly, 228 is wrong.

Discussion:

22 comments Page 2 of 3.

Vikram kumar said: 8 years ago

It is understanding for me. Thanks for the explanation.

Geetika Rana said: 7 years ago

I agree @Girish.

I also have the same value 196.

Karge said: 9 years ago

Nice explanation. Thank you guys.

Sree said: 8 years ago

Thanks @Sundar and @Nandini.

Preet Dhaliwal said: 2 years ago

Thanks for explaining.

Sushant said: 6 years ago

Nice, thanks @Sundar.

Satya said: 1 decade ago

I can't undestand.

Shreyansh jain said: 6 years ago

Thanks @Sundar.

Fatima said: 9 years ago

Thanks to all.

Satyam said: 1 decade ago

Thanks Sundar.

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