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What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?301, 300, 297, 292, 285, ?
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What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the given series?
301, 300, 297, 292, 285, ?

A.

275

B.

276

C.

273

D.

277

Correct option is B

Given:
Series: 301, 300, 297, 292, 285, ?

Logic: numbers are decreasing by odd numbers starting by 1. Pattern of differences: −1, −3, −5, −7
Facts & Explanation (Operation-wise):
301 → 300 = −1
300 → 297 = −3
297 → 292 = −5
292 → 285 = −7
=> Next difference = −9
Now,
285 − 9 = 276

Final Answer: 276
Final Correct Option: (b)

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