Find the next number in the series: 8, 8, 6, 2, ...
2025
Find the next number in the series:
8, 8, 6, 2, ...
- A.
-4
- B.
-3
- C.
3
- D.
4
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Correct answer: A
Answer: -4
Explanation: Examine the differences between consecutive terms.
8 → 8 : difference = 0
8 → 6 : difference = -2
6 → 2 : difference = -4
The differences form the sequence 0, -2, -4, which decreases by 2 each time. Therefore the next difference is -6.
Compute the next term: 2 + ( -6 ) = -4.