Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
26, 22, 20, 16, 14, ?

Option 1: 8

Option 2: 4

Option 3: 12

Option 4: 10


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: 10


Solution : Given:
26, 22, 20, 16, 14, ?

Subtract 4 and 2 alternately from the previous terms.
26 – 4 = 22; 22 – 2 = 20; 20 – 4 = 16; 16 – 2 = 14; 14 – 4 = 10

So, the next term is 10. Hence, the fourth option is correct.

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