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    Question

    In each of the following number series, one term is

    wrong. Find the WRONG term. 6, 9, 15, 27, 53, 99, 195
    A 99 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 15 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 27 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 53 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Differences: 9 − 6 = 3 15 − 9 = 6 27 − 15 = 12 53 − 27 = 26 99 − 53 = 46 195 − 99 = 96 Try doubling differences: 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, 96 Apply: 6 + 3 = 9 9 + 6 = 15 15 + 12 = 27 27 + 24 = 51 (should be 51, not 53) 51 + 48 = 99 99 + 96 = 195 So 53 is incorrect. Wrong term = 53

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