Question

In the number series only one number is wrong. Find out the wrong number.
16 17 37 50 83 133 216

• A. 17
• B. 216
• C. 133
• D. 50
• E. None of these

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The series follows a similar pattern that is,

17 - 16 = 1

37 - 17 = 20

50 - 37 = 13

83 - 50 = 33

133 - 83 = 50

216 - 133 = 83

The Error Term is 17 as there is increase in second subtraction than again decreased
The correct option is (A): 17