In each of the following number series, the wrong number is given, find out that number.
234, 230, 221, 196, 147, 114
- AOption (a)
221
- BOption (b)
147
- COption (c)
114
- DOption (d)
196
- EOption (e)
230
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Correct answer
114
Why this answer is correct
The series follows the following pattern:
234 - 22 = 230
230 - 32 = 221
221 - 52 = 196
196 - 72 = 147
147 - 112 = 26
∴ The wrong term in the series is 114.