Multiple choice

Find the missing number (P) in the following series. (P, 58, 84, 114, 146, 182, 220)

  1. 28

  2. 30

  3. 32

  4. 34

  5. 36
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Find the difference pattern: 84-58=26, 114-84=30, 146-114=32, 182-146=36, 220-182=38. These differences increase by 4 then 2 alternately. Working backwards: 58-P should give a difference of 24 (following 26-2=24). So P=58-24=34. Option D (34) is correct.

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