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

The sequence follows an alternating pattern of multiplying by 2 and then subtracting 8. Specifically: 14*2=28, 28-8=20, 20*2=40, 40-8=32, 32*2=64. The next step is 64-8, which equals 56.