Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Look at this series: 7, 10, 8, 11, 9, 12, . . . What number should come next?

  1. 4

  2. 12

  3. 10

  4. 16

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The series follows two alternating patterns: +3 and -2. (7+3=10, 10-2=8, 8+3=11, 11-2=9, 9+3=12). The next step is 12-2, which equals 10.