Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Look at this series: 58, 52, 46, 40, 34, ... What number should come next?

  1. 28

  2. 26

  3. 30

  4. 32
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A Correct answer
Explanation

This is a simple arithmetic sequence where each term decreases by 6: 58-6=52, 52-6=46, 46-6=40, 40-6=34. The next term is 34-6=28. Option B (26) would require subtracting 8, which doesn't match the pattern.

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