Multiple choice

Find the missing term in the given series. $24, 28, 19, 35, 10, ?$

  1. 45

  2. 44

  3. 46

  4. 42

  5. 47

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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is an alternating series with two interleaved patterns. Odd positions (24, 19, 10): 24-5=19, 19-9=10 (differences increase by 4 each time: 5, 9, next would be 13). Even positions (28, 35, ?): 28+7=35, 35+11=46 (differences increase by 4 each time: 7, 11). The missing term is 46. The pattern uses addition for even positions and subtraction for odd positions.