Number Series: 8, 28, 116, 584, ?

The given series is an example of an exponential series where each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by a fixed number. In this case, the fixed number is 4.

Coding and Decoding:

There does not seem to be any pattern or code in the given series that can be decoded.

Odd Man Out:

The given series follows a pattern except for one number. The odd man out is the number 116.

Explanation:

The given series is an example of an exponential series where each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by a fixed number. In this case, the fixed number is 4.

- The first term of the series is 8.
- The second term is obtained by multiplying the first term by 4, which gives 32. However, the second term in the given series is 28, which is obtained by subtracting 4 from 32.
- The third term is obtained by multiplying the second term by 4, which gives 112. However, the third term in the given series is 116, which is obtained by adding 4 to 112.
- The fourth term is obtained by multiplying the third term by 4, which gives 464. However, the fourth term in the given series is 584, which is obtained by adding 120 to 464.
- Therefore, the missing term in the series is obtained by adding 240 to the fourth term, which gives 824.

There does not seem to be any pattern or code in the given series that can be decoded.

The given series follows a pattern except for one number. The odd man out is the number 116.