One number in the series 3, 6, 12, 24, 46, 96 does not fit the pattern. Which is it?

Explanation

1. 01

   Each term looks like double the one before: $3 \times 2 = 6$, $6 \times 2 = 12$, $12 \times 2 = 24$.

2. 02

   Then $24 \times 2 = 48$, not 46, and $48 \times 2 = 96$ matches the last term.

3. 03

   So 46 is wrong; it should be 48.