Multiple choice

In each of the following question, a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 24, 5, 2, 1.5, 1.5 ?

  1. 1.75

  2. .75

  3. 3

  4. .5
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Find the pattern in the differences: 24÷5=4.8, 5÷2=2.5, 2÷1.5≈1.33. The multipliers follow a pattern: 4.8-2.3=2.5, 2.5-1.17≈1.33. Alternatively, look at 24÷5-2=2.8, 5÷2-2=0.5, 2÷1.5-2≈-0.67. The next term follows the decreasing pattern, giving 1.5×1.17≈1.75.

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