Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Look at this series: 80, 10, 70, 15, 60, ... What number should come next?

  1. 20

  2. 25

  3. 30

  4. 50

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A Correct answer
Explanation

This series consists of two alternating patterns. The first pattern (80, 70, 60) subtracts 10 each time. The second pattern (10, 15, ...) adds 5 each time. Following the second pattern, 15 + 5 equals 20.