- A20
- B85
- C40
- D160
Step-by-Step Solution
Each term should double the previous one: 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, 160; so 85 should be 80.
Answer: B) 85
In the series 5, 10, 20, 40, 85, 160, which number is wrong?
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