Question

    Find the wrong number in the given number series.

    5, 10, 20, 40, 85, 160
    A 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 160 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 85 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 10 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Check the pattern:

    5 × 2 = 10

    10 × 2 = 20

    20 × 2 = 40

    40 × 2 = 80 (but given 85 ❌)

    80 × 2 = 160

    Wrong Number = 85

    Correct Number = 80

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