Number series

Quantitative Aptitude (CSC) Combined State Civil Services

Title

45:30

8 of 24 completed

5 of 15 completed

38 of 100 completed

8 of 20 completed

Indian Economy - Understanding the basics of Indian economic system

Odd man out: 15, 16, 22, 29, 45, 70

The pattern is + 1, + 4, + 9, + 16, + 25, .... i.e. + 1² , + 2² , + 3² , + 4² , +5² , .....

So, 22 is wrong and must be replaced by (16+4) i.e. 20.

Hence, option 2 is the correct answer.