Select the option that will replace the question mark in the given series 45 35 27 21 17 ........

Logical Reasoning (MTS) Number series

Select the option that will replace the question mark (?) in the given series.

45, 35, 27, 21, 17, ?

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SSC MTS 20th July 2022 Shift-2

Let's analyze the given series: 45, 35, 27, 21, 17, ?

- Start with 45 and subtract 10: You get 35.

- From 35, subtract 8: You get 27.

- From 27, subtract 6: You get 21.

- From 21, subtract 4: You get 17.

The pattern is subtracting consecutive even numbers: 10, 8, 6, 4. The next number to subtract is 2.

- From 17, subtract 2: You get 15.

15 is the correct answer.

- Option 1: 14 - Does not follow the pattern.

- Option 2: 13 - Does not follow the pattern.

- Option 3: 15 - Follows the pattern.

- Option 4: 16 - Does not follow the pattern.

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