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Verbal Reasoning · Q81

Series Completion

Competitive Exams · Verbal Reasoning · question 81

Q81

One term in the number series is wrong. Find out the wrong term. 6, 15, 35, 77, 165, 221

A.
35
B.
77
C.
165
Answer
D.
15

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The terms of the series are products of two consecutive prime numbers i.e. (2 x 3),
(3 x 5), (5 x 7), (7 x 11),.....
So, 165 is wrong and must be replaced by (11 x 13) i.e. 143.