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Verbal Reasoning · Q90

Series Completion

Competitive Exams · Verbal Reasoning · question 90

Q90

One term in the number series is wrong. Find out the wrong term. 15, 16, 22, 29, 45, 70

A.
16
B.
22
Answer
C.
45
D.
70

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The correct pattern is + 1, + 4, + 9, + 16, + 25 i.e. + 12, + 22, + 32, + 42, + 52.
So, 22 is wrong and must be replaced by (16 + 4) i.e. 20.