Question : Directions: Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
40, 44, 22, 26, 13, ?

Option 1: 16

Option 2: 20

Option 3: 17

Option 4: 22


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: 17


Solution : Given:
40, 44, 22, 26, 13, ?

Add 4 and divide the numbers by 2 alternately –
40 + 4 = 44; 44 ÷ 2 = 22; 22 + 4 = 26; 26 ÷ 2 = 13; 13 + 4 = 17

So, 17 is the missing number of the series. Hence, the third option is correct.

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