Correct option is C
Given: 277, 254, 221, ?, 125, 62
Logic: Double difference is 10.
277 - 254 = 23
254 - 221 = 33
221 - ? = ?
? - 125 = ?
125 - 62 = 63
The difference are: 23, 33, ?, ?, 63
23 + 10 = 33
33 + 10 = 43
43 + 10 = 53
53 + 10 = 63
Now apply:
221 - 43 = 178
178 - 53 = 125
So, the missing term is 178.
Thus, correct option is (c).