Find the odd one out: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, 37, 50, 64 MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the odd one out: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, 37, 50, 64
A. 50
B. 37
C. 64
D. 26
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Pattern +3,+5,+7,+9,+11,+13,+15. 50+15=65, but given 64 which is wrong. Hence 64 is odd.

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