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Question
Next three consecutive numbers in the pattern 11, 8, 5, 2, --, --, -- are ______.
Options
0, –3, –6
–1, –5, –8
–2, –5, –8
–1, –4, –7
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Solution
Next three consecutive numbers in the pattern 11, 8, 5, 2 --, --, -- are –1, –4, –7.
Explanation:
Here, the pattern is
11 – 3 = 8, 8 – 3 = 5, 5 – 3 = 2
So, next three consecutive numbers will be
2 – 3 = –1, –1 – 3 = –4, –4 – 3 = –7
i.e., –1, –4, –7
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