Find the wrong term in the series given below: 3, 12, 36, 144, 432, 1738, 5184
2025
Find the wrong term in the series given below:
3, 12, 36, 144, 432, 1738, 5184
Answer: C. 1738 — The series follows an alternating multiplication pattern: ×4, ×3. 3 × 4 = 12, 12 × 3 = 36, 36 × 4 = 144, 144 × 3 = 432. The next term should be 432 × 4 =…
- A.
12
- B.
432
- C.
1738
- D.
5184
Attempted by 38 students.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
The series follows an alternating multiplication pattern: ×4, ×3.
3 × 4 = 12, 12 × 3 = 36, 36 × 4 = 144, 144 × 3 = 432.
The next term should be 432 × 4 = 1728, but the series shows 1738.
Verification: 1728 × 3 = 5184, which matches the final term.
Therefore, 1738 is the wrong term.
Loading lesson…