Question

In the following number series, a wrong number is given. Find out the wrong number.

10, 30, 60, 130, 222

1. 60
2. 222
3. 30
4. 130
5. 10

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 60

Given:

The number series:

10, 30, 60, 130, 222

Concept Used:

Number series following a fixed pattern.

Calculation:

The given number series follows the pattern:

23 + 2 = 8 + 2 = 10

33 + 3 = 27 + 3 = 30

43 + 4 = 64 + 4 = 68

53 + 5 = 125 + 5 = 130

63 + 6 = 216 + 6 = 222

∴ The wrong number in the given number series is 60.