Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

What number is the next logical number in the following sequence of numbers 100 96 104 88 120 56?

  1. 174

  2. 128

  3. 184

  4. 194

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The pattern alternates subtraction and addition with powers of 2: 100-4=96, 96+8=104, 104-16=88, 88+32=120, 120-64=56. The next operation is add 128: 56+128=184. Option C correctly continues this pattern.