Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Which number should come next in this series? 25,24,22,19,15

  1. 4

  2. 5

  3. 10

  4. 14

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern decreases by consecutive integers: 25-1=24, 24-2=22, 22-3=19, 19-4=15. Following this pattern, the next subtraction is 5, so 15-5=10. This is a classic arithmetic progression with increasing differences.