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    Question

    In each of the following number series, one term is

    wrong. Find the wrong term. 50, 45, 35, 20, 0, -20
    A -20 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 45 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 35 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Check the differences: 45 - 50 = -5 35 - 45 = -10 20 - 35 = -15 0 - 20 = -20 -20 - 0 = -20 The pattern should be: -5, -10, -15, -20, -25 So, 0 - 25 = -25 Correct series: 50, 45, 35, 20, 0, -25 Hence, -20 is the wrong term.

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