Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
14, 9, 4, –1, –6, ?
Option 1: –8
Option 2: –14
Option 3: –23
Option 4: –11
Correct Answer: –11
Solution :
Given:
14, 9, 4, –1, –6, ?
Subtract 5 from the previous number to get the next number –
14 – 5 = 9; 9 – 5 = 4; 4 – 5 = –1; –1 – 5 = –6; –6 – 5 = –11
So, the missing number of the series is –11. Hence, the f ourth option is correct.
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