alleryFind the wrong term in: 4, 9, 16, 23, 36
A36 only
B23
C16 only
D9 only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 23
1. Series should be squares 4, 9, 16, 25, 36.
2. But given 4th term is 23, not 25.
3. So 23 is the wrong term.
4. Hence option A.
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