Find the wrong number in the below mentioned series: 11 23 46 95 191

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Find the wrong number in the below mentioned series:

11 23 46 95 191

  1. A.

    25

  2. B.

    46

  3. C.

    23

  4. D.

    11

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Correct answer: B

Key idea: each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by 2 and then adding 1.

  1. 11 × 2 + 1 = 23

  2. 23 × 2 + 1 = 47 (expected), but the series shows 46 here

  3. 47 × 2 + 1 = 95, and 95 × 2 + 1 = 191

Therefore, 46 is incorrect because it should be 47 according to the rule ×2 + 1.

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