A series is given with one term wrong. Select that wrong term from the given alternatives.

39, 46, 60, 82, 109, 144

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  1. 82
  2. 109
  3. 46
  4. 39

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Option 1 : 82
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The pattern followed is given below

As it is seen that addition is done in a particular sequence.

And ‘82’ is wrong, the correct sequence should be

Hence, the correct answer is "82".

Alternate Method 

The pattern followed here is -

39 + 7 = 46

46 + 14 = 60

60 + 21 = 81

81 + 28 = 109

109 + 35 = 144

Hence, the correct answer is "82".

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