Look at the series 15, 30, 23, 46, 39, 78, ___

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Look at the series 15, 30, 23, 46, 39, 78, ___

Answer: B. 71Solution: The sequence alternates between multiplying by 2 and subtracting 7. 15 × 2 = 30 30 − 7 = 23 23 × 2 = 46 46 − 7 = 39 39 × 2 = 78 Next: 78 − 7 = 71,…

  1. A.

    76

  2. B.

    71

  3. C.

    72

  4. D.

    69

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Correct answer: B

Solution: The sequence alternates between multiplying by 2 and subtracting 7.

  • 15 × 2 = 30

  • 30 − 7 = 23

  • 23 × 2 = 46

  • 46 − 7 = 39

  • 39 × 2 = 78

  • Next: 78 − 7 = 71, so the missing term is 71.

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