General Intelligence Number Series Number Series Question #6543 (CAT-I)

Find the odd/wrong number in the given number series: 28, 44, 68, 80, 92

A 28
B 44
C 68
D 80
Correct Answer & Explanation
Option D
Each term is a multiple of 4 with a prime factor: 28 = 4 × 7 44 = 4 × 11 68 = 4 × 17 80 = 4 × 20 (20 is not a prime number) 92 = 4 × 23 • The numbers multiplied by 4 are consecutive primes (7, 11, 17, 19 would give 76, 23). Since 20 is composite, 80 is the wrong/inconsistent term.