Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

200, 196, 180, 116, _______

  1. -140

  2. 140

  3. 70

  4. -280

  5. -180

  6. 280

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The differences between terms are decreasing powers of 2 multiplied by -1: 200-4=196 (2^2), 196-16=180 (2^4), 180-64=116 (2^6). The next difference should be 2^8=256. 116 - 256 = -140.