In following question, a number series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative that will continuethe pattern and fill in the blank spaces.

8, 9, 8, 7, 10, 9, 6, 11, 10, , 12

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Solution

The correct option is A 5
The given sequence is a combination of three series :

I. 1st, 4th, 7th, 10th terms i.e. 8, 7, 6, (....)

II, 2nd, 5th, 8th, 11th term i.e. 9, 10, 11, 12.

III. 3rd, 6th, 9th term i.e. 8, 9, 10.

The pattern in I is - 1.

So, missing number = 6 - 1 = 5.

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