Number Series Ques 132

Question-

Find the wrong term in the following series.

$169 \quad 177 \quad 150 \quad 214 \quad 89 \quad 305\quad 39$

(1) 305

(2) 177

(3) 214

(4) 89

(5) -39

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Correct Answer: (5)

Solution: (5)

The pattern is :

$169+2^{3}=169+8=177$

$177-3^{3}=177-27=150$

$150+4^{3}=150+64=214$

$214-5^{3}=214-125=89$

$89+6^{3}=89+216=305$

$305-7^{3}=305-343=-38 \neq$ $-39$