Which one number is wrong in the given series?
$5, 10, 17, 24, 37$

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Solution

The correct option is C 24
The difference between each term forms a series of prime numbers i.e. 5, 7, 11 and 13.
Hence, the term $24$ does not fall into this pattern.

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Which one number is wrong in the given series?5,10,17,24,37

The correct option is C 24The difference between each term forms a series of prime numbers i.e. 5, 7, 11 and 13.Hence, the term 24 does not fall into this pattern.

Which one number is wrong in the given series?
$5, 10, 17, 24, 37$

The correct option is C 24
The difference between each term forms a series of prime numbers i.e. 5, 7, 11 and 13.
Hence, the term $24$ does not fall into this pattern.