Multiple choice

A series is given with one term missing choose the correct alternative from the given once that with complete the series: $36, 33, 25, 10, ?$

  1. $-14$
  2. $15$
  3. $-17$
  4. $20$
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern is: 36 - 3 = 33, 33 - 8 = 25, 25 - 15 = 10. The differences are: 3, 8, 15. These differences follow the pattern: (2²-1), (3²-1), (4²-1). The next difference should be (5²-1) = 24. So: 10 - 24 = -14. Option A is correct.

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