Math Problem Statement

Find the wrong term in the given series of numbers: 18, 19, 38, 114, 460, 2301, 13806

Solution

The question asks to find the wrong term in the following series of numbers:

18,19,38,114,460,2301,1380618, 19, 38, 114, 460, 2301, 13806

Let's examine the pattern or relationship between the numbers to find the incorrect one.

  1. From 18 to 19: 19=18+119 = 18 + 1

  2. From 19 to 38: 38=19×238 = 19 \times 2

  3. From 38 to 114: 114=38×3114 = 38 \times 3

  4. From 114 to 460: 460=114×4460 = 114 \times 4

  5. From 460 to 2301: 2301 does not fit this pattern, as 460×5=2300 (off by 1).2301 \text{ does not fit this pattern, as } 460 \times 5 = 2300 \text{ (off by 1)}.

  6. From 2301 to 13806: 13806=2301×613806 = 2301 \times 6

It seems like all the terms follow a multiplying pattern except for 2301, which should have been 2300.

Thus, 2301 is the wrong term.

Do you want further details or have any questions? Here are 5 related questions to expand on this topic:

  1. How can we identify other types of patterns in number sequences?
  2. What are common strategies for solving series problems like this one?
  3. Can a sequence involve more than one arithmetic or geometric pattern?
  4. What is the difference between arithmetic and geometric progressions in a series?
  5. How could a fractional or logarithmic pattern alter the sequence?

Tip: When solving sequences, check both addition and multiplication patterns for better accuracy in detecting irregular terms.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Number Sequences
Multiplication Patterns

Formulas

Sequence pattern: each term is multiplied by an increasing integer

Theorems

Arithmetic Sequence
Geometric Progression

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9