One term in the number series is wrong. Find out the wrong term. 2, 6, 24, 96, 2

Question

One term in the number series is wrong. Find out the wrong term.
2, 6, 24, 96, 285, 568, 567

Options:

A . 6

B . 24

C . 285

D . 567

Answer: Option B
The correct pattern is x 6 - 6, x 5 - 5, x 4 - 4,.....
So, 24 is wrong and must be replaced by (6 x 5 - 5) i.e. 25.

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