Question

Find the 6th term of the sequence:
51, 48, 45, 42, ____, ?

• A. 39
• B. 36
• C. 30
• D. 33

Answer 1

The correct option is B 36

Pattern rule:
51 − 48 = 3
48 − 45 = 3
45 − 42 = 3
Therefore, the pattern rule is: Number − 3

5th term = 42 − 3 = 39
6th term = 39 − 3 = 36