Find the wrong number in the following series? 1500, 1475, 1448, 1419, 1389, 135

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Question
Find the wrong number in the following series? 1500, 1475, 1448, 1419, 1389, 1355, 1320
Options
A. 1475
B. 1419
C. 1389
D. 1355

Correct Answer

1389

Explanation

Take a look at the below sereies :

1500 - 25 = 1475

1475 - 27 = 1448

1448 - 29 = 1419

1419 - 31 = 1388

1388 - 33 = 1355

1355 - 35 = 1320

It clearly shows 1389 is Wrong Number

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