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One number does not fit the pattern 3, 8, 15, 24, 35, 50, 63. Which is it?

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A50
B35
C24
D63

Step-by-Step Solution

The terms are

n^{2} - 1

for

n = 2

to 8: 3, 8, 15, 24, 35, 48, 63. The sixth term should be 48, so 50 is wrong.

Answer: A) 50

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