Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Look at this series: 22, 21, 23, 22, 24, 23, ... What number should come next?

  1. 22

  2. 24

  3. 25

  4. 26
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern alternates between subtracting 1 and adding 2: 22-1=21, 21+2=23, 23-1=22, 22+2=24, 24-1=23. To find the next number, add 2 to 23, which gives 25. Option A (22) would continue the subtract-1 pattern, but we're at the add-2 step.

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