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Find the odd one out: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, 37, 50, 64
Find the odd one out: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, 37, 50, 64
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Observe the pattern of consecutive additions to identify numbers that break the sequence.
Updated On: Mar 25, 2025
- 5
- 17
- 50
- 64
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
The pattern involves adding consecutive odd numbers:
2 + 3 = 5, 5 + 5 = 10, 10 + 7 = 17, 17 + 9 = 26, 26 + 11 = 37, 37 + 13 = 50.
However, the next number should be 50 + 15 = 65, not 64. Thus, 50 is the odd one out.
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