Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Look at this series: 53, 53, 40, 40, 27, 27, ... What number should come next?

  1. 12

  2. 14

  3. 27

  4. 53

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern is: repeat number twice, then subtract 13. 53, 53, (53-13=)40, 40, (40-13=)27, 27, (27-13=)14. After 27, 27 comes 14. Option B is correct.