Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Look at this series: 14, 28, 20, 40, 32, 64, ... What number should come next?

  1. 52

  2. 56

  3. 96

  4. 128

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B Correct answer
Explanation

This series alternates between multiplying by 2 and subtracting 8. Starting from 14: 14 × 2 = 28, 28 - 8 = 20, 20 × 2 = 40, 40 - 8 = 32, 32 × 2 = 64, 64 - 8 = 56. The next number is 56. Option A (52) would break the pattern. Option C (96) is 64 × 1.5, which is not part of this alternating pattern.