Number Series Pattern: Identifying the Outlier
The task is to examine the given number sequence and determine which number deviates from the common pattern or rule governing the series. The sequence provided is:
- $34$
- $68$
- $102$
- $136$
- $170$
- $185$
Analyzing the Series Rule
To identify the pattern, we calculate the difference between consecutive terms:
- $68 - 34 = 34$
- $102 - 68 = 34$
- $136 - 102 = 34$
- $170 - 136 = 34$
We observe a consistent difference of $34$ between the first five consecutive pairs of numbers. This suggests the series follows an arithmetic progression rule where each term is obtained by adding $34$ to the preceding term.
Checking the Final Term Against the Pattern
Following this established pattern, the term after $170$ should be calculated as:
$170 + 34 = 204$
However, the last number listed in the sequence is $185$. Since $185$ is not the expected result ($204$) when applying the identified rule, $185$ is the number that breaks the pattern.
Conclusion: The Number Breaking the Pattern
The number $185$ does not fit the arithmetic sequence where $34$ is added to get the next term. Therefore, $185$ is the number that does not follow the series rule.
The correct option is 4.
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15 12 81 17 14 93 15 11 ? Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.
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- Choose the CORRECT option.
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Address 2: Mr. R. Sharma, 123-A, Rose Villa, Green Park, New Delhi - 110016
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What is the most significant difference between the two addresses? How many triangles are in the given figure?
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4, 11, 21, 37, 62, 109, 171, ?
Which two numbers from amongst the given options should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
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If \(5 \bullet = \ 20\) and \(7 \bullet = \ 28\), then \(9 \bullet = \ ?\)
- Find the ODD one out.
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