"Simple" Math Problem

[archibaldcrane]

Wow that's the worst answer ever. The "closed loops" answer is much, much, much better.

In fact, I reject the teacher's analysis. There's no way that's the answer. Rabble rabble rabble

[Osede]

Boss just received an answer from the teacher...

The answer is D: 153

Pattern: 57 is an odd number, 134 is an even number that is larger than the prior number in the series; ergo the next number should be an odd number that is larger than 134; the only applicable answer is D: 153.

Yes, it is a poorly designed question, and yes I am upset.

what the fuck?

[aurik]

I liked my primes answer better D:

[Correction]

That teacher sucks and should be fired.

[Drex]

There are so many answers to that question based on what side of the bed you woke up on this morning that it doesn't bother me at all lol