Correct Answer: 56
Explanation:
The given number series 8, 18, 56, 232, 1165
8
8 x 2 + 2 = 18
18 x 3 + 3 = 57 (not 56)
57 x 4 + 4 = 232
232 x 5 + 5 = 1165
Hence, the odd man in the given series is 56.