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In the following number series, a wrong number is given. Find out that wrong number.

7 9 16 25 41 68 107 173

(a) 107 (b) 16 (c) 41 (d) 68 (e) 25

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by kratos
 
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(d) The series is based on the following pattern :
7 + 9 = 16
9 + 16 = 25
16 + 25 = 41
25 + 41 = 66; 68
41 + 66 = 107
66 + 107 = 173
Clearly, 68 should be replaced by 66

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