Multiple choice

Directions: Select the missing number from the given series. 43, 45, 42, 46, 41, 47, ?

  1. 41

  2. 40

  3. 38

  4. 42
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Explanation

The series alternates between two patterns: 43, 42, 41, 40 (subtract 1) and 45, 46, 47 (add 1). The next term follows the first pattern, 41 - 1 = 40.

AI explanation

This series uses two alternating patterns interleaved together. The first pattern starts at 43 and decreases by 1, giving 43, 42, 41. The second pattern starts at 45 and increases by 1, giving 45, 46, 47. Following the decreasing pattern, the next term after 41 is 40.

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