Previous year MCQs

Aptitude & Reasoning UPPSC 2000 GS-I
Question

In the following number series, a wrong number is given: 3, 8, 20, 46,100, 208, 432 The Wrong number is:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 46

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “46”.
Answer: (2) 46

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