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Logical Reasoning Pattern Series and Sequences Easy

Look at this series: 53, 53, 40, 40, 27, 27, ... What number should come next?

(A) 12

(B) 14

(C) 27

(D) 53

✓ Correct Answer: Option B Verified Solution

📘 Step-by-Step Solution & Detailed Explanation:

Answer: (B) 14

Explanation:

The series is: 53, 53, 40, 40, 27, 27, ...

The pattern involves each number repeated twice, and the sequence decreases by 13 each time the number changes:

53 - 13 = 40
40 - 13 = 27
27 - 13 = 14

Therefore, the next number in the series is 14.

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