- A56
- B18
- C162
- D6
Step-by-Step Solution
Each term should be 3 times the previous one: 2, 6, 18, 54, 162, 486. So 56 is wrong; it should be 54.
Answer: A) 56
Which term is wrong in 2, 6, 18, 56, 162, 486?
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