Question

Which set of numbers extends the pattern shown?

46, 40, 34, 28, 22, ?, ?, ?, ...
A) 10, 4, −2
B) 15, 12, 9
C) 16, 22, 28
D) 16, 10, 4

Answer 1

The next terms are 16, 10, 4

Explanation:

The given series is 46, 40, 34, 28, 22,... , ...., .....

The difference between each

46 -40 = 6

40 - 34 = 6

34 -28 = 6

28 - 22 = 6

22- x = 6 => 16

16 - x = 6 => 10

10 - x = 6 => 4