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Which pair of numbers comes next in the following series?
42,40,38,35,33,31,28,?,?
- A.
25,22
- B.
26,23
- C.
26,24
(Correct Answer) - D.
25,23
Explanation
Solving
The series follows a repeating pattern of subtraction:
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42−2=40
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40−2=38
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38−3=35
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35−2=33
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33−2=31
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31−3=28
Pattern Observed: Subtract 2, subtract 2, then subtract 3.
Next Steps:
The next two numbers are 26 and 24.
Correct Option: 3
Explanation
Solving
The series follows a repeating pattern of subtraction:
-
42−2=40
-
40−2=38
-
38−3=35
-
35−2=33
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33−2=31
-
31−3=28
Pattern Observed: Subtract 2, subtract 2, then subtract 3.
Next Steps:
The next two numbers are 26 and 24.
Correct Option: 3
