Multiple choice

Directions: Find the missing term in the following number series. 45, 135, 27, 81, 16.2, ?

  1. 47.6

  2. 48.6

  3. 49.6

  4. 50.6

  5. 51.6
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Explanation

The pattern is divide by 1/3 (multiply by 3), then divide by 5. 45 * 3 = 135, 135 / 5 = 27, 27 * 3 = 81, 81 / 5 = 16.2, 16.2 * 3 = 48.6.

AI explanation

The series alternates between multiplying by 3 and dividing by 5, as seen in 45 times 3 equals 135, and 135 divided by 5 equals 27. Applying this pattern, 16.2 multiplied by 3 gives the missing term of 48.6.

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