Find the number that breaks the pattern: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, 40, 58
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Find the number that breaks the pattern: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, 40, 58
- A.
10
- B.
17
- C.
40
- D.
26
Attempted by 56 students.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Series:
2, 5, 10, 17, 26, 40, 58
Pattern should be:
+3, +5, +7, +9, +11, +13
2 + 3 = 5
5 + 5 = 10
10 + 7 = 17
17 + 9 = 26
So pattern breaks at 26 onward.
But among given options, 40 is considered incorrect in continuation.
Hence, answer = 40.