Question

    Find the wrong number in the given number series.

    9, 13, 22, 47, 96, 197
    A 13 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 197 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 9 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 96 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Pattern:

    9 + 2² = 9 + 4 = 13

    13 + 3² = 13 + 9 = 22

    22 + 5² = 22 + 25 = 47

    47 + 7² = 47 + 49 = 96

    96 + 11² = 96 + 121 = 217

    Hence, 197 should be 217.

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