Multiple choice

Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. $48 , 24 , 96 , 48 , 192 , ?$

  1. $98$
  2. $90$
  3. $96$
  4. $76$
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern alternates between dividing by 2 and multiplying by 4. Starting from 48: 48÷2=24, 24×4=96, 96÷2=48, 48×4=192. The next operation is division by 2, so 192÷2=96. This makes option A (98) a nearby distractor for students who misidentify the pattern.

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