DIRECTIONS: Find the wrong term in the given number series:

8, 5, 6.5, 11, 26, 68, 207.5

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  1. 68
  2. 6.5
  3. 11
  4. 26

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Option 3 : 11
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Given: 8, 5, 6.5, 11, 26, 68, 207.5

The logic follows here is:

8 × 0.5 + 1 = 5

× 1 + 1.5 = 6

6.5 × 1.5 + 2  = 9.75 + 2 = 11.75 ≠ 11

11.75 × 2 + 2.5 = 26

26 × 2.5 + 3 = 68

68 × 3 + 3.5 = 207.5

Thus, the wrong number is '11'

Hence, the correct answer is "11".

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