Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
48, 32, 16, ?

Correct option is C

Given:
48, 32, 16, ?

Find the pattern

48 → 32:

The difference is 48−32=16.

32 → 16:

The difference is 32−16=16.

16 → ?:

Following the same pattern, subtract 16 from the previous term:

16−16=0.