In each series, look for the degree and direction of change between the…

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In each series, look for the degree and direction of change between the numbers. In other words, do the numbers increase or decrease, and by how much

Look at this series: 58, 52, 46, 40, 34, ... What number should come next?

  1. A.

    26

  2. B.

    28

  3. C.

    30

  4. D.

    32

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Correct answer: B

Answer: 28

Explanation: The sequence decreases by 6 at each step.

  • 58 → 52 (−6)

  • 52 → 46 (−6)

  • 46 → 40 (−6)

  • 40 → 34 (−6)

  • Next: 34 − 6 = 28

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