Multiple choice

Find the missing term in the following number series. $9, \quad 4.5, \quad 18, \quad 3, \quad ?, \quad 2.4$

  1. 5

  2. 14

  3. 24

  4. 9

  5. 16
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern alternates between division and multiplication with increasing operands: ÷2, ×4, ÷6, ×8, ÷10. Starting with 9: 9÷2=4.5, 4.5×4=18, 18÷6=3, 3×8=24, and 24÷10=2.4. The missing term is 24. Option B (14) would be correct if the pattern was ÷2, +14, ÷6, +14, but this doesn't fit the other terms.

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