Question

    Find the wrong number in the given number series.

    5, 14, -2, 23, -13, 42
    A 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 42 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 14 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 42 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    5 + (3)² = 14

    14 - (4)² = -2

    -2 + (5)² = 23

    23 - (6)² = -13

    -13 + (7)² = 36

    So, 36 should be in place of 42.

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