256, 240, 218, 179, 130, 66

256, 240, 218, 179, 130, 66

Find out the wrong number in the following number series.

Q. 256, 240, 218, 179, 130, 66

A. 218

B. 66

C. 179

D. 240

E. 130

Sol:

256 – 42 = 240

240 – 52 = 215

215 – 62 = 179

179 – 72 = 130

130 – 82 = 66

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