Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Look at this series: 22, 21, 23, 22, 24, 23, ... What number should come next?

  1. 22

  2. 24

  3. 25

  4. 26

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The series follows an alternating pattern of subtracting 1 and adding 2. Starting from 22: 22-1=21, 21+2=23, 23-1=22, 22+2=24, 24-1=23, so the next step is 23+2=25.