What is the next number in the sequence 5, 10, 8, 16, 14, 28, ... ?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 26
- Step 1: The rule alternates: 5 doubled is 10, 10 minus 2 is 8, 8 doubled is 16, 16 minus 2 is 14, 14 doubled is 28. Step 2. The next step subtracts 2: 28 - 2 = 26. Answer: 26. Why not the others: The other options ignore the alternation.
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