Question
Find the wrong number in the given number series. 3, 8, 15, 24, 35, 50, 63
Solution
Check pattern: n² – 1 2² – 1 = 3 3² – 1 = 8 4² – 1 = 15 5² – 1 = 24 6² – 1 = 35 7² – 1 = 48 (not 50) 8² – 1 = 63 Correct series: 3, 8, 15, 24, 35, 48, 63
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