The series given below contains a sequence of numbers. Accordingly identify the incorrect combination.
5, 10, 40, 46, 180, 185, 741
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
5, 10, 40, 46, 180, 185, 741
Pattern: ×2, ×4, +5, ×4, +5, ×4 +1
5 × 2 = 10
10 × 4 = 40
40 + 5 = 45 (But 46 is given; incorrect)
45 × 4 = 180
180 + 5 = 185
185 × 4 + 1 = 741 (But shouldn't it be 740 + 1 = 741? The pattern is inconsistent/incorrect here)
Answer → 46, 741