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Find the missing term in the following number series: 240, ?, 120, 40, 10, 2....
Find the missing term in the following number series: 240, ?, 120, 40, 10, 2....
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When identifying number series patterns, check for division or multiplication by constants between terms.
Updated On: Feb 15, 2025
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
The given series is:
\[
240, ?, 120, 40, 10, 2
\]
We can observe that each term is divided by a constant factor to get the next term:
\( 240 \div 2 = 120 \)
\( 120 \div 3 = 40 \)
\( 40 \div 4 = 10 \)
\( 10 \div 5 = 2 \)
Thus, the missing term must be \( 240 \div 2 = 120 \), which follows the consistent pattern of division by increasing factors. Therefore, the missing term is 240.
\( 240 \div 2 = 120 \)
\( 120 \div 3 = 40 \)
\( 40 \div 4 = 10 \)
\( 10 \div 5 = 2 \)
Thus, the missing term must be \( 240 \div 2 = 120 \), which follows the consistent pattern of division by increasing factors. Therefore, the missing term is 240.
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