Question:
Find the missing number in the sequence:
\[
285, 253, 221, 189, ?
\]
Find the missing number in the sequence:
\[
285, 253, 221, 189, ?
\]
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For missing numbers in a sequence, check for constant differences or multiplicative patterns.
Updated On: Apr 2, 2025
- \( 150 \)
- \( 182 \)
- \( 157 \)
- \( 156 \)
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The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Identifying the pattern.
Observing the given sequence: \[ 285, 253, 221, 189, ? \] The difference between consecutive terms is: \[ 285 - 253 = 32, \quad 253 - 221 = 32, \quad 221 - 189 = 32 \] Step 2: Finding the next term.
\[ 189 - 32 = 157 \] Thus, the correct answer is (C) \( 157 \).
Observing the given sequence: \[ 285, 253, 221, 189, ? \] The difference between consecutive terms is: \[ 285 - 253 = 32, \quad 253 - 221 = 32, \quad 221 - 189 = 32 \] Step 2: Finding the next term.
\[ 189 - 32 = 157 \] Thus, the correct answer is (C) \( 157 \).
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