Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

5,3,1,6,__,2

  1. 7

  2. 8

  3. 3

  4. 4
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The sequence alternates between subtracting 2 and adding 5: 5 → 5-2=3, 3 → 3-2=1, 1 → 1+5=6, 6 → 6-2=4, 4 → 4-2=2. The pattern is: subtract 2, subtract 2, add 5, repeat. The missing term is 4.

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