Find the wrong number in the following series:

2880, 480, 96, 24, 6, 4

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  1. 480
  2. 96
  3. 24
  4. 6
  5. 4

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Option 4 : 6
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Solution:

Given Series: 2880, 480, 96, 24, 6, 2

Logic Used:

2880 ÷ 6 = 480 

480 ÷ 5 = 96 

96 ÷ 4 = 24 

24 ÷ 3 = 8  (given 6 instead of 8)

8 ÷ 2 = 4 

∴ The wrong number in the series is 6.

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