Find the missing number from the given responses. 48, 82, 44, 77, 40, 72, ?
Question and options
Find the missing number from the given responses.
48, 82, 44, 77, 40, 72, ?
48, 82, 44, 77, 40, 72, ?
- 76
- 70
- 36
- 40
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - 36
Two alternating series: 48, 44, 40, ... (-4) and 82, 77, 72 (-5). The next term belongs to the first series, so it is 36.
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