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Spot the wrong number in the series: 5, 10, 20, 40, 75, 160, 320.

Competition practiceNumber Series
  • A40
  • B20
  • C160
  • D75

Step-by-Step Solution

Each term should double the previous, so after 40 the term should be 80, not 75.
Answer: D) 75

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